Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders: preview, form and head-to-head

Vancouver Canucks
New York Islanders

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New York Islanders host Vancouver Canucks (NHL) on October 13, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Vancouver Canucks, 2-3 in the last 5 games against 1-4 for New York Islanders.

Recent form: last 5

Vancouver Canucks: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 20 goals scored and 24 conceded.

Vancouver Canucks
Oct 5, 2026vs Vegas Golden KnightsL2–3
Oct 4, 2026vs Calgary FlamesW4–1
Oct 2, 2026vs Edmonton OilersL7–9
Sep 30, 2026at Edmonton OilersW6–5
Apr 17, 2026 · last seasonat Edmonton OilersL1–6

New York Islanders: 1 win and 4 losses in the last 5, with 9 goals scored and 11 conceded.

New York Islanders
Oct 3, 2026vs New Jersey DevilsW6–0
Sep 30, 2026at Toronto Maple LeafsL1–2
Apr 14, 2026 · last seasonvs Carolina HurricanesL1–2
Apr 12, 2026 · last seasonvs Montreal CanadiensL1–4
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonvs Ottawa SenatorsL0–3

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Vancouver Canucks won 1, New York Islanders won 1.

Jan 20, 2026 · last seasonVancouver Canucks3–4New York Islanders
Dec 20, 2025 · last seasonNew York Islanders1–4Vancouver Canucks

Season so far

Vancouver Canucks are 15th of 32 on win rate after 4 games (2-2).

New York Islanders are 21st of 32 on win rate after 2 games (1-1).

#TeamPWLGoals
15Vancouver Canucks42219:18
21New York Islanders2117:2

Team season model

  • Vancouver Canucks attack index 157: 57% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Vancouver Canucks defence index 149: 49% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Vancouver Canucks rate 32nd of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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