(AP) -- It's been over six weeks since the Vancouver Canucks last strung together consecutive wins, something that's difficult to accomplish with so few victories from which to build.

They've put themselves in a rare position to end that drought, and Monday night's home matchup with the New York Islanders pits them against the next-worst team in hockey during their futile stretch.

Vancouver (29-27-10) is 3-11-1 since last winning two straight games Jan. 18-21, and its seven points in that time is the worst total in hockey. New York (24-33-9) is a point better at 3-9-2 and also hasn't won consecutive games in that span, but thanks to their season-long struggles, the Islanders don't have the pressure of being four points out of a playoff spot.