The Vancouver Canucks suffered another setback on Monday night, losing 4-3 to the New York Islanders and extending their losing streak to 11 games. Despite a valiant effort and some positive signs, the Canucks ultimately fell short against a determined Islanders team. Here’s a look at three positives and three negatives from the game:

Three Positives

1. Early Offensive Spark: The Canucks came out strong, grabbing an early lead with Max Sasson scoring just 2:49 into the game. Evander Kane further solidified their advantage, putting them up 2-1 before the end of the first period. This early offensive push demonstrated the team's potential to generate scoring opportunities and take control of the game.
2. Late Push: Despite trailing in the third period, the Canucks showed resilience with a late goal from Drew O'Connor. This effort to close the gap highlighted the team's unwillingness to give up, even in the face of adversity.
3. Solid Goaltending: Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves for Vancouver. While the loss wasn't the desired outcome, Lankinen's performance kept the Canucks within striking distance and provided a chance to win.

Three Negatives

1. Second-Period Collapse: The Canucks faltered in the second period, surrendering two goals in a short 1 minute and 24-second span. Ryan Pulock's goal at 15:58 of the second period put the Islanders ahead for good. This inability to maintain their lead and control the game proved costly.
2. Home Ice Woes: The Canucks' struggles at Rogers Arena continued, as their home record fell to 4-14-3. They haven't won at home since December 6th. This poor home record indicates a significant challenge in capitalizing on the advantage of playing in front of their own fans.
3. Extending Losing Streak: With the loss, the Canucks' losing streak stretched to 11 games. They are also winless in 2026 and have lost eight straight games in regulation. This prolonged slump underscores the need for significant changes to reverse the team's trajectory.

The New York Islanders, with a record of 27-17-5, were led by Anthony Duclair, who scored twice. Tony DeAngelo contributed a goal and an assist. Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots for the Islanders.

Looking ahead, the Islanders will visit the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, while the Canucks will host the Washington Capitals. The Canucks will need to address their consistency issues and shore up their defense if they hope to break their losing streak against Washington. Earlier in the day, the Canucks traded winger Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Cole Clayton and second-round picks in the 2026 and 2027 drafts.