Kyle Palmieri Could Suffer ACL Injury
The New York Islanders fear that Kyle Palmieri suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on Friday, although they are hoping for positive news from the imaging tests that will be performed on Saturday. The injury occurred in the second period of the game against the Philadelphia Flyers, which ended in a 4-3 shootout loss. Despite the injury, the winger managed a standout assist. Palmieri, 34, tangled with Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale while battling for the puck near the boards. Despite limping off the ice, Palmieri didn’t give up. He stole the puck from Philadelphia defenseman Emil Andrae and then assisted Jonathan Drouin, who set up Emil Heineman’s goal.Palmieri was credited with an assist while trainers helped him get to the locker room. He did not return for the third period, and coach Patrick Roy told reporters that the situation did not look good for the veteran. Palmieri is tied for second on the Islanders with 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) in 25 games. Palmieri 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.What a valiant effort on your part.
Anders Lee, Islanders captain
