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Islanders teammates happy to see Kyle Palmieri bust out: ‘awesome’

Kyle Palmieri scored for the first time in 11 months in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over the Canucks — then added the game-winning goal for good measure.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 6:22 AM
Islanders teammates happy to see Kyle Palmieri bust out: ‘awesome’
Key Things to Know
  • New York Islanders teammates celebrated Kyle Palmieri breaking his goal drought with two goals in Tuesday's win.
  • The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2, with Palmieri scoring the game-winning goal.
  • Palmieri's two goals were his first in 11 months after recovering from a torn ACL suffered in November.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kyle Palmieri broke his season-opening scoreless streak by scoring two goals, including the game-winner, in the New York Islanders' 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. The performance marked Palmieri's first goals in 11 months following a torn ACL that ended his previous season in November.

Teammate Cal Ritchie and head coach Pete DeBoer praised Palmieri's resilience and return to form following his lengthy rehabilitation process. Palmieri, who had discussed his early-season struggles with DeBoer just a day prior, noted that his recovery process remains ongoing as he focuses on managing his physical health.

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