Palmieri (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 16.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri has been skating on his own and could return after the Christmas break when the Islanders face Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Palmieri has six goals and nine points in 21 games this season.

Palmieri (upper body) probably won't play Thursday against the Rangers, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri, who last played Dec. 16, is skating on his own, but he likely needs to resume practicing with the Islanders before he'll be able to return to the lineup. He has six goals and nine points in 21 contests in 2022-23.

Palmieri (upper body) won't play Monday against Colorado, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri, who has been out since Dec. 16, remains day-to-day. He has contributed six goals, three helpers, 39 shots on net and 34 hits in 21 games this season.

Palmieri (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri is considered day-to-day, but he will have to miss a game. He just returned from three-week absence with an upper-body injury -- it's unclear if he aggravated the previous injury or sustained a new one Friday versus the Coyotes.

Palmieri (upper body) was taken off the injured reserve list Friday, which sets the stage for him to play in Friday evening's game against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri was last in the lineup Nov. 21. He has six goals and nine points in 20 games this season. The 31-year-old will probably serve on the third line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Zach Parise.

Palmieri (upper body) should return to the lineup Friday versus the Coyotes, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri was close to playing Tuesday in Boston, but after participating in a full practice Thursday, he should be good to go Friday. Palmieri practiced on the third line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Zach Parise. Palmieri was also practicing on the second power-play unit. Palmieri has missed 10 games due to the injury and injury that occurred when he collided with Morgan Rielly of the Maple Leafs. After scoring only 15 goals in 69 games in his first season for the Islanders last year, things aren't going much better this year, as he has six goals and three assists in 20 games.

Palmieri (upper body) will not play Tuesday versus the Bruins, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri participated in morning skate, but he won't play Tuesday. He'll need to be activated from injured reserve before returning, with his next chance to play being Friday in Arizona.

Palmieri (upper body) will be a game-time call for Tuesday's game against Boston, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri was on the ice for the morning skate. If he is ready to return, the Islanders will need to make a roster move to activate him from injured reserve. Palmieri, who has been out since Nov. 21, has six goals and nine points in 20 contests this campaign.

Palmieri (upper body) will travel with the Islanders ahead of Tuesday's game against Boston, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palmieri, who has been out since Nov. 21, participated in Monday's practice. It remains unclear at this time if he will be ready to play Tuesday versus the Bruins.

Palmieri (upper body) has resumed skating on his own, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

While this is certainly a step in the right direction for Palmieri, he'll likely need to log at least a few full practices with his teammates before returning to game action. He's picked up six goals and nine points through 20 contests this campaign.