Canucks: Betting odds and prediction vs. Islanders (March 3)

Vancouver Canucks are 5 points out of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. They are 6th in Pacific Division and they take on the New York Islanders on Thursday. The Islanders are one of NHL's surprise teams this season, with a record of 20-22-8 and 17 points from a playoff spot. New Zealand won the last game against Vancouver 6-3 at Rogers Arena. Thatcher Demko will start in goal for Vancouver. Ilya Sorokin will play for New Haven.

Canucks lost to the Devils and are in the playoff hunt. They play the Islanders on March 3. Both teams are rested and healthy. The betting lines are relatively even.