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

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.

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

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.

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.