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Islanders vs. Canucks prediction: Islanders favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [1/19/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NY Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks predictions for NHL Monday.
The Vancouver Canucks and NY Islanders will lock horns in the NHL at Rogers Arena on Monday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Islanders as the most likely winner of the Islanders vs. Canucks game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Isles vs. Canucks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Islanders and Canucks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 56% chance of beating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Islanders vs. Canucks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+164) | +1.5 (-190) |
| Moneyline | -155 | +134 |
| Total | o5.5 (-114) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Islanders vs. Canucks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Canucks +1.5 | -190 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +134 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +102 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks to win.
Islanders vs. Canucks player props
Who will score a goal in Islanders vs. Canucks?
According to our model, Anders Lee is most likely to score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Canucks.
Our projections give Lee a 31.3% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Arena, while the star is a 6.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anders Lee | 31.3% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 27.9% |
| Anthony Duclair | 26.4% |
| Mathew Barzal | 26.3% |
| Emil Heineman | 19.1% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | 27.6% |
| Brock Boeser | 26.4% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 26.1% |
| Evander Kane | 24.6% |
| Max Sasson | 21.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anders Lee | 6.4% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 5.6% |
| Anthony Duclair | 5.2% |
| Mathew Barzal | 5.0% |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 3.8% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | 5.3% |
| Brock Boeser | 5.0% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 4.8% |
| Evander Kane | 4.7% |
| Aatu Raty | 4.3% |
Isles vs. Canucks game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Canucks and Islanders at Rogers Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Monday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Islanders vs. Canucks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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