"The veteran New York Islanders winger tore the ACL in his left knee during New York's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, stuck with the play while limping to the bench, stole the puck from Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae, and helped set up a goal from Emil Heineman before departing the ice. Palmieri's incredibly gutsy play came with 14:38 remaining in the second period."
"As he chased a loose puck in the corner with defenseman Jamie Drysdale, Palmieri awkwardly got his leg caught under him as he tried to shove Drysdale into the boards. The 34-year-old forward immediately clutched at his knee while down on the ice and needed to use the boards to get to his feet. Disregarding the nearest referee's advice to "stay down," Palmieri made his slow way to the Islanders bench as the Flyers recycled the puck in their own zone."
Kyle Palmieri tore the ACL in his left knee during the Islanders' game against the Flyers but stayed with the play while limping to the bench. He stole the puck from Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae and earned a secondary assist when Jonathan Drouin set up Emil Heineman for a wrister. The injury happened late in the second period after Palmieri's leg became trapped while trying to shove Jamie Drysdale; he clutched his knee and used the boards to rise. Palmieri did not return, will need surgery, and was ruled out for the season. The goal drew controversy because the Islanders had six skaters on the ice.
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