Kyle Palmieri was on pace for the best season of his career when he suffered an injury on Friday. The Islanders re-signed Palmieri to a two-year contract extension at the end of last season, but he will now spend most of that deal rehabbing the injury. New York announced on Saturday afternoon that Palmieri suffered an ACL tear in his left knee, which will keep him out approximately 6-8 months.

Palmieri had a bittersweet end to the season, as he tore his knee on a collision behind the net, somehow gained possession of the puck as he hobbled to the bench, and found an open teammate in the slot, who then passed to Emil Heineman for a goal. It was a tough way for Palmieri to get his 12th and final assist of the season. Article Continues Below

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