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Kyle Palmieri nets pair as Islanders keep Canucks reeling

Kyle Palmieri scored his first two goals since returning from a knee injury, including the tiebreaking tally in the third period, as the New York Islanders edged the visiting Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:54 AM
Kyle Palmieri nets pair as Islanders keep Canucks reeling
Key Things to Know
  • Kyle Palmieri scored two goals to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-2 win over Vancouver.
  • Mattias Maccelli tallied a goal and an assist, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 shots for the Islanders.
  • Max Sasson and Brock Boeser scored for the Canucks, who suffered their fifth straight defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kyle Palmieri scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal in the third period, to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Mattias Maccelli contributed a goal and an assist, while Matthew Schaefer added two assists. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 shots as the Islanders improved their record to 3-3.

Max Sasson and Brock Boeser provided the goals for Vancouver, which suffered its fifth consecutive loss and fourth straight on its road trip. Leevi Merilainen made 35 saves in net for the Canucks in the defeat.

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