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New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET, at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC. TV: MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders.

NHLTuesday, January 5, 2027

New York Islanders7-6-4

9:00 PM ETJan 5, 2027

Vancouver Canucks3-16-1

DateJan 5, 2027

Time9:00 PM ET

VenueRogers Arena, Vancouver, BC

TVMSGSN

Team comparison

New York IslandersVancouver Canucks

Goals per game

2.9

2.8

Goals allowed per game

3.1

4.5

7-6-4Record3-16-1

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding8th in Pacific Division

3-5Road record / home record1-8

LLLLWLast 5LLLLL

L4StreakL6

Team stats

New York IslandersVancouver Canucks

Goals Against Average

2.94

4.50

Shots Against per Game

29.1

30.5

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

63.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

2.80

Shots per Game

25.8

21.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

20.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

204

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Islanders

Matias Maccelli LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Mathew Barzal C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ryan Pulock D · Upper Body

Out

Calum Ritchie C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Alexander Romanov D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks

Filip Chytil C · Shoulder - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Mackenzie MacEachern LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Thatcher Demko G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Tom Willander D · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Recent form

New York IslandersLLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at San Jose SharksL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesL 3-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 0-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Vancouver CanucksLLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 2-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsL 2-4

Season series

NYI lead series 1-0

Jan 5, 2027NYI 0, VAN 0

Oct 13, 2026VAN 2, NYI 3

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Vancouver Canucks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks?

The game is on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks?

TV: MSGSN.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Vancouver Canucks: 3-16-1.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Vancouver Canucks: Filip Chytil, Mackenzie MacEachern, Thatcher Demko. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks played?

Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC.

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