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Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri placed on injured reserve

The New York Islanders have announced that they have placed winger Kyle Palmieri on injured reserve. The move should come as no surprise after it was announced on Saturday that Palmieri would miss the next six-to-eight months with an ACL tear.

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Islanders recall forward Marc Gatcomb

The New York Islanders announced that forward Marc Gatcomb has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. This recall comes in the aftermath of an injury suffered by veteran winger Kyle Palmieri.

Kyle Palmieri News / Field Level Media / November 29

Islanders' Kyle Palmieri has torn ACL, out 6-8 months

New York Islanders veteran forward Kyle Palmieri has a torn ACL and will be out six-to-eight months, the team announced Saturday. Palmieri was injured while vying for a loose puck with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale during the second period of New York's 4-3 shootout loss on Friday.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / November 29

Isles eager to turn around fortunes on homestand in clash vs. Caps

A seven-game road trip for the New York Islanders earlier this month ended up as one of the most successful treks in franchise history. New York's current seven-game homestand, however, is shaping up as memorable for all the wrong reasons.

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Kyle Palmieri News / Daily Faceoff / November 29

Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri out 6-8 months following ACL tear

The New York Islanders will be without winger Kyle Palmieri for the next 6-8 months as he recovers from an ACL tear in his left knee, the club announced Saturday afternoon.

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Kyle Palmieri News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

Islanders Lose Forward Kyle Palmieri Long-Term to Injury

The New York Islanders will be without forward Kyle Palmieri for the foreseeable future. Palmieri will miss 6–8 months while recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL.

Kyle Palmieri News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Islanders veteran winger out six to eight months

ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reported that the Islanders were fearing the worst-case scenario when it came to winger Kyle Palmieri.

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Kyle Palmieri News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri leaves game against Flyers with lower-body injury

The New York Islanders announced on social media that forward Kyle Palmieri left Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a lower-body injury and would not return.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Islanders' Kyle Palmieri exits game vs. Flyers due to injury

The New York Islanders announced mid-game that forward Kyle Palmieri will not return due to a lower-body injury.

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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer on how Matt Martin’s kids have helped him amid whirlwind rookie season

There were a lot of hockey fans on Long Island who listed Matthew Schaefer among the things they were grateful for on Thanksgiving. The Islanders drafted Schaefer first overall in June, and he has already made an incredible impact on the ice.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer joins 4-player club with monster start to career

The New York Islanders are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. While a defeat on home ice is never an enjoyable experience for fans, they did witness history with their rookie phenom, as Matthew Schaefer continues the historic start to his career.

Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Islanders’ Patrick Roy gives biggest key for New York to win games

The New York Islanders were outmatched 3-1 by the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, giving Boston a clean sweep in their season matchups. Despite controlling possession and outshooting the Bruins 45-14, New York failed to make the most of its scoring opportunities.

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Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 26

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer earns ultimate praise from GM after historic start

The New York Islanders have undeniably been electrified in the 2025-26 NHL season by the play of rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer. Selected first overall at the 2025 NHL Draft, Schaefer has immediately provided a huge impact on the ice for the Isles, who are certainly not having any regrets on their decision to go with Schaefer.