Palmieri scored a goal on five shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri gave the Islanders a lead in the second period, though it didn't last. He continues to look good with five goals and an assist in eight games since he cleared the COVID-19 protocols. The winger is at just 13 points with 83 shots, 50 hits, 41 PIM and a minus-8 rating in 37 contests overall, but a more consistent place in the top six lately has boosted his offense.

Palmieri logged an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri helped out on Noah Dobson's opening tally in the first period. With four goals and an assist in his last seven games, Palmieri has started to play up to his established level again on offense. It's been a rough first full season as an Islander for the winger -- he's at 12 points, 78 shots on net, 49 hits. 41 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 36 appearances. If he can stay in a top-six role, he should be poised for a strong last two months of the campaign.

Palmieri scored a goal on four shots, went plus-2 and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri's second-period tally held up as the game-winner Tuesday. While he has just five goals this season, four of them have come in the last four games, and he's added 13 shots, 13 hits and a plus-2 rating in that span. For the season, the veteran winger has 11 points, 76 shots, 45 hits, 41 PIM and a minus-11 rating in 33 appearances. He was on the top line Tuesday, but he's played in a variety of roles throughout the campaign.

Palmieri scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was only his fourth of the season, but three of them have come in the last three games. Sunday's tally was classic Palmieri, as he pounced on a rebound just outside the crease and shoveled it behind Andrew Hammond. Palmieri has had an extremely disappointing first half, but he might yet be able to salvage his season if he continues to heat up.

Palmieri scored two goals in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

He beat Dustin Tokarski in the first and third periods in his return from paternity leave, but Palmieri was just about the only bright spot for the Islanders on the night. Amazingly for a player with his resume, the tallies were only the second and third of the season for the 31-year-old, with his only other goal coming Nov. 16.

Palmieri took the ice for warmups and is expected to play Tuesday versus the Sabres, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri has missed three games while working through the COVID-19 protocols, but he's ready to go now. The 31-year-old winger is set to play in a second line role as he looks to snap a 15-game point drought dating back to Nov. 21.

Palmieri isn't expected to play for the Islanders when they take on the Sabres on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri is healthy and available, so this is a decision being made by coach Barry Trotz. This will be the third straight game that Palmieri has been scratched. Palmieri has been a colossal disappointment this season as he only has one goal in 29 games this season. This isn't what the Islanders thought they were getting when they signed him to a four-year $20 million contract during the offseason.

Palmieri (not injury related) is not in Saturday's lineup against Calgary, per the NHL's media site.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri will miss his third straight game Saturday despite being close to a return. His next chance to play will be Tuesday in Buffalo.

Despite an earlier report, Palmier (not injury related) will not play Friday against Edmonton, per the NHL's media site.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri will now miss his second straight game after entering and clearing the COVID-19 list. The 31-year-old could be available Saturday against the Flames.

Per the NHL's official media site, Palmieri (not injury related) has been added to the active roster, indicating he'll return to action Friday versus Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri will presumably return to a middle-six role and a spot on one of the Islanders' power-play units for Friday's matchup with the Oilers. The 31-year-old vet has struggled to produce offensively this season, having totaled just seven points through 29 contests.