Palmieri posted an assist in Friday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri helped out on the game-winning goal in this one, and his steady contributions have led to two goals. six assists and a plus-5 rating over the past 10 games. Palmieri's ice time has steadily increased since the Isles acquired Bo Horvat in a trade with the Canucks -- the former logged 18:13 versus the Penguins -- and he seems to be a mainstay on the No. 2 power-play unit. There certainly are flashier players than Palmieri, but he's been quite consistent in 2023.

Palmieri scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri has gotten on the scoresheet in six of seven games since returning from an upper-body injury. He has two goals and five helpers in that span, giving him 16 points through 28 outings overall. The 32-year-old has resumed a top-six role lately, and with the Islanders appearing to break out of their scoring funk in the last two contests, he could be a good contributor in both year-long and DFS formats.

Palmieri scored a power-play goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger opened the scoring late in the first period, ringing a shot off the post and behind Carter Hart to convert a give-and-go with Josh Bailey. Palmieri has put together a five-game point streak since returning just before the All-Star break from a lengthy absence due to an upper-body injury, producing six points during that stretch, but Monday's tally was his first since Nov. 17.

Palmieri notched two assists in Friday's 2-0 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

He picked up the primaries on an Anders Lee tally in the second period and a Brock Nelson goal in the third. Palmieri has four points, all helpers, in three games since returning from an upper-body injury, and on the season he's up to six goals and 13 points in only 24 contests.

Palmieri (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri appears to be ready to return to the lineup Monday against Toronto. He has been sidelined since Dec. 16. Palmieri, who has accounted for nine points, 39 shots on goal and 34 hits in 21 games this season, should find himself back in the top-six forward group of the Islanders.

Palmieri (upper body) isn't expected to return Monday against Washington, per Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri was last in the lineup Dec. 16. He has six goals and nine points in 21 contests this season. Palmieri did skate Monday, but he stayed on with the projected scratches.

Palmieri (upper body) is not expected to play Thursday versus the Wild, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri was a full participant in practice Wednesday, but it was as an extra forward and not part of any line. Since he wasn't skating on any specific line and then was seen after practice working with Ross Johnston, another frequent scratch would seem to indicate that Palmieri won't play Thursday. Perhaps he will make that return Saturday versus the Canadiens.

Palmieri (upper body) once again skated with the team after practice Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

This likely means that Palmieri won't play versus the Canucks on Tuesday. The Islanders will probably want Palmieri to participate in at least one full practice before he appears in a game. This would mean that assuming he can practice Wednesday, he could play in one of the back-to-back games the team plays versus the Oilers on Thursday and the Flames on Friday.

Palmieri (upper body) is not expected to play Sunday versus the Kraken, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri could take to the ice on Saturday, but it was after practice. It would seem unlikely that the team, even as banged up as they are, would put him in a game until he can participate in a full practice and prove he can take a hit. The Islanders are off Monday. If Palmieri came through his light skate Saturday without a problem and can practice Monday or Tuesday, then he could return to the lineup Tuesday night versus the Canucks.

Palmieri (upper body) will join the Islanders on their four-game road trip, which starts Sunday against Seattle, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri remains questionable for Sunday's game, but at least the possibility of him returning is there. He has six goals and nine points in 21 contests this season. The 31-year-old last played Dec. 16. Before the road trip, Palmieri will be unavailable for Thursday's contest versus Columbus.