The veteran forward for the New York Islanders, Kyle Palmieri, suffered a serious injury that will keep him off the ice for a considerable amount of time. The team announced this Saturday that Palmieri, 34, tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee on Friday. This injury will keep him out of action for six to eight months. The injury occurred during the second period of the game against the Philadelphia Flyers, which ended in a 4-3 shootout loss. Despite the injury, Palmieri managed a standout assist. He tangled with Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale while battling for the puck near the boards. Although he limped off the ice, Palmieri didn’t give up. He stole the puck from Philadelphia defenseman Emil Andrae and passed it to Jonathan Drouin, who assisted Emil Heineman for a goal. Palmieri was credited with an assist as trainers helped him get to the locker room. He did not return for the third period.
Palmieri is tied for second on the Islanders with 18 points (6 goals, 12 assists) in 25 games. The player is in the first year of a two-year, $9.5 million contract he signed with the Islanders in May. The New York native is playing his 16th season in the NHL. He has scored 276 goals and 545 points in 925 games with the Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils, and Islanders. Palmieri had played in 223 consecutive games.A valiant effort on your part.
Anders Lee, captain of the Islanders
