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Canucks take losing streak into matchup with the Islanders
Both teams enter with losing records as Vancouver looks to end a four-game skid and several regulars remain out injured.
On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks travel to Elmont, New York, to face the New York Islanders in their first meeting this season.
Vancouver enters the matchup on a four-game losing streak, holding a 1-3-0 record in road games so far this season.
New York serves 13.4 penalty minutes per game, ranking eighth in NHL play, while Vancouver holds a 1-4-0 record when opponents commit fewer penalties.
Both teams face significant roster absences; the Islanders are without forward Mathew Barzal and defenseman Alexander Romanov, while the Canucks miss goaltender Thatcher Demko and four forwards.
Representing the Pacific Division, Vancouver faces Metropolitan Division opponent New York as both teams seek early-season momentum.