Canucks Enter Islanders Matchup As Only NHL Team Unbeaten At UBS Arena

The Vancouver Canucks have struggled out of the gate, going 2-5-0 through their opening seven games of the Manny Malhotra era. They've been outscored 35-24 and are currently riding a four-game skid.

On the flip side, as they enter their Tuesday night matchup against the New York Islanders, they're looking to keep a different streak going.

Since UBS Arena opened its doors, the Canucks have gone 5-0-0. Not only that, but they are the only NHL franchise to not have lost in Elmont yet, with all of their wins coming in regulation:

Mar. 3, 2022: Van 4, NYI 3

Feb. 9, 2023: Van 6, NYI 5

Jan. 9, 2024: Van 5, NYI 2

Mar. 26, 2025: Van 5, NYI 2

Dec. 19, 2025: VAN 4, NYI 1

In that game on Feb. 9, Anthony Beauvillier scored the go-ahead goal, a low-slot tip in his first game back after being dealt to Vancouver as part of the package that brought the Islanders their current captain, Bo Horvat. 

The Islanders have alternated losses and wins since opening night in Toronto, as they try to get back on track against the Canucks after falling 5-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. 

The Canucks fell 6-2 to the Rangers on Sunday.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:45 PM ET with all 32 NHL teams in action. The NHL's Frozen Frenzy begins at 6 PM ET, with games starting every 15 minutes after that.