Palmieri (knee) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Islanders announced Saturday that Palmieri would undergo season-ending knee surgery. The 34-year-old forward is looking at a 6-8 month recovery after getting injured in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to Philadelphia. The Islanders called up Marc Gatcomb from AHL Bridgeport on Sunday in a corresponding move.

Palmieri will miss 6-8 months after undergoing surgery to repair an ACL tear in his left knee, the team announced Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Barring a miraculous recovery, Palmieri will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. He sustained the injury in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to Philadelphia, collecting an assist on his way to the locker room in what was one of the plays of the season. Palmieri is poised to conclude the year with six goals, 18 points, 71 shots on net and 19 hits across 25 appearances. Max Shabanov will receive the first look in a top-six role due to Palmieri's absence.

Palmieri's lower-body injury is still being evaluated, but head coach Patrick Roy acknowledged that initial reports weren't good, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri was hurt during Friday's game versus the Flyers. The winger should probably be expected to miss some time going forward. Maxim Tsyplakov will likely draw into the lineup should Palmieri officially be forced to sit out.

Palmieri (lower body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri was injured in the second period, though he was able to pick up an assist on his last play. He had one hit as well in 9:25 of ice time prior to the injury. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Capitals, pending an additional update from the Islanders.

Palmieri scored a shorthanded game-winning goal and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger took advantage of a collision at the New York blue line midway through the third period to launch a counterattack. Palmieri went top shelf on Jake Oettinger for his first shortie in 325 games with the Islanders, and just the third of his career. Palmieri hasn't gone more than two straight games this season without registering a point, and through 20 contests, he's racked up six goals and 16 points.

Palmieri produced a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

After setting up Bo Horvat for the Islanders' opening goal in the second period, Palmieri potted his own late in the third by banging home the rebound on a shot from the blue line by Matthew Schaefer. The multi-point performance was Palmieri's first since Oct. 11, but the veteran winger has gotten onto the scoresheet in nine of the last 12 games, racking up four goals and 10 points during that stretch.

Palmieri scored a goal on five shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri put the Islanders ahead 2-0 at 4:52 of the second period. He has three goals and an assist over his last five outings as he continues to provide steady offense in a top-six role. Overall, the veteran winger is up to seven points, 30 shots on net, nine hits and a minus-1 rating through nine appearances this season.

Palmieri scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri has two goals and an assist over his last three games. The 34-year-old winger has remained steady on offense while playing on the top line, though he saw a season-low 16:59 of ice time in this blowout win. That was likely just for rest, so it's nothing to be worried about. Palmieri is at three goals, three assists, 22 shots, seven hits, six blocked shots and am inus-1 rating through seven appearances.

Palmieri scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri's tally tied the game at 4-4 in the third period. It was his first goal since the season opener, giving the veteran winger two tallies and four points through five contests. He's added 17 shots on net, six hits and a minus-2 rating. Palmieri's 18:59 of ice time Saturday was his lowest mark of the season, so he is poised to continue playing a large role in all situations.

Palmieri had two assists, blocked two shots, served two PIM and dished out two hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri stuffed the stat sheet for the second straight game to open the 2025-26 season. Like teammate Bo Horvat, Palmieri posted both of his assists on the power play, which was an area which Palmieri struggled in a year ago. If he can improve his nine-point production with the man advantage from last season, Palmieri could carve out some fantasy value considering he skates on the Islanders' top line at even strength.