Our expert NHL predictions expect Matthew Schaefer to demonstrate why he's the Calder Trophy frontrunner when the Islanders host the Canucks.

Adam Foote’s latest move ahead of Canucks' game against Islanders has fueled fresh trade speculation around forward Elias Pettersson.

There are nights during an 82-game season where every lingering issue around a team crashes down on it all at once, creating a veritable tsunami of a loss.

BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks will try to break their four-game skid when they take on the Minnesota Wild. Vancouver has a 3-8-1 record at home and a 10-15-3 record overall. The Canucks have a 3-5-1 record when they commit more penalties than their opponent.

The Vancouver Canucks return home on Friday looking for a much-needed reset. After a rough four-game road trip and a three-game losing streak, the team sits at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 10-14-3 record and a .426 points percentage.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Vancouver Canucks vs. New York Islanders NHL game from December 19, 2025 on ESPN.

Vancouver places Elias Pettersson injury update before facing New Jersey, sparking strong fan reaction amid a rough season.

While Vancouver has potential building blocks on the blueline (Buium, Willander, Pettersson) and some intriguing up-and-coming goaltenders (2025 second-round pick Aleksei Medvedev, Nikita Tolopilo and Ty Young), the forward group is still desperately devoid of elite talent.

Canucks vs. Rangers predictions and NHL picks for Tuesday, December 16. Conor Garland keeps stepping up post-Hughes trade.

NEW YORK -- Thatcher Demko made 23 saves for his first shutout this season, and the Vancouver Canucks won their second straight game since trading Quinn Hughes, 3-0 against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.