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Islanders, Canucks dealing with similar late-game lapses

The New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks were each on the wrong end of a late goal-scoring flurry in their previous games. Only the Canucks are worried this already has become a trend.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:59 PM
Islanders, Canucks dealing with similar late-game lapses
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks aim to rebound from late-game lapses when they meet Tuesday in Elmont.
  • The Vancouver Canucks are winless through the first three games of their six-game road trip.
  • The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 after scoring twice in the final 1:44.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks both enter Tuesday's matchup in Elmont, New York, looking to rebound from recent late-game collapses. The Islanders suffered a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday after Brandon Hagel scored two late goals, while the Canucks fell 6-2 to the New York Rangers on Sunday.

Vancouver has struggled significantly on its six-game Eastern Conference road trip, losing the first three contests while being outscored 17-5. Meanwhile, the Islanders have dealt with slow starts alongside their late-game woes, falling behind by two goals in each of their three losses this season.

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