Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Islanders vs. Seattle Kraken NHL game to be played on November 16, 2024 on ESPN.

The New York Islanders (6-6-4) take on the Vancouver Canucks (8-3-3) at Rogers Arena on Thursday night. Semyon Varlmaov vs Kevin Lankinen is the expected goalie matchup. The Isles Morning Minute is presented by Acrisure.

The Canucks took a 1-0 lead at 2:40 of the first period on the game’s first shot. J.T. Miller was given too much space to race up over the blue line and find Jonathan Lekkerimaki open in the left circle for his first NHL goal on a one-timer that Varlamov saw cleanly.

Let’s not sugarcoat anything; the Vancouver Canucks’ efforts tonight against the New York Islanders were not up to the Rick Tocchet style of hockey that this organization and fan base has grown accustomed to.

Quinn Hughes and Kyle Palmieri will be two of the top players to keep an eye on when the Vancouver Canucks face the New York Islanders at Rogers Arena on Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 PM ET. See below to read more about Islanders vs. Canucks leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vancouver Canucks home struggles continued on Thursday night as they fell 5-2 to the New York Islanders. Vancouver's offence came from Jonathan Lekkerimäki, who scored his first NHL goal as well as Tyler Myers,

Rookie Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored his first-career NHL goal, but the Vancouver Canucks' home-ice woes continued as they fell 5-2 to the New York Islanders on Thursday.