Kyle Palmieri News
Because Palmieri was able to drive from New Jersey after Wednesday's trade, quarantine is not required, so he'll immediately make his Islanders debut. It's unclear where he will play in his first game with his new team but you have to think the Islanders envision him as a replacement for Anders Lee on the top line and PP1.
It looks like Mikhail Maltsev will make his NHL debut on Sunday, replacing Palmieri in the lineup. The Devils did not mention any injury news, so Palmieri may be a healthy scratch.
Palmieri missed the last four games with a left foot injury but will play Monday in Ottawa. Palmieri, who has 12 points (5G / 7A) in his last 13 games, will be back on the top line with Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt.
Palmieri suffered a left foot injury late in their game in Washington on Saturday and will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. With Palmieri out, Pavel Zacha moved to the Devils' top line with Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt.
Palmieri missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but will play Friday in Washington. Palmieri, who will skate on the top line with Travis Zajac and Kenny Agostino, has 26 goals and 22 assists (48 points) in 63 games this season.
Palmieri left Saturday’s game vs. Chicago early but was on the ice this morning and will play tonight vs. the Red Wings. Since returning to the Devils lineup three games ago, Palmieri has recorded one goal and two assists.
Palmieri was on the ice for the Devils’ morning skate today but will not play against the Kings. Palmieri also will not travel to Montreal for Thursday’s game, so monitor his status prior to Friday’s game vs. the Stars.
Palmieri can’t seem to catch a break as he will miss at least one month with a broken foot, just a few weeks after returning to the lineup from another lower-body injury. This is going to be a tough blow for the Devils to overcome.