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Kyle Palmieri Scores Twice as Islanders Beat Struggling Canucks 3-2
Palmieri’s first two goals since returning from knee surgery lifted New York after Matias Maccelli added a goal and an assist.
- On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the New York Islanders defeated the visiting Vancouver Canucks 3-2 at UBS Arena, with veteran winger Kyle Palmieri scoring twice.
- After tearing his ACL 10-and-a-half months ago, Palmieri notched his first goals since November 18, 2025, including the game-winner that broke a 2-2 tie in the third period.
- Matias Maccelli scored his first goal as an Islander and added an assist, while Canucks goaltender Leevi Merilainen recorded 35 saves on 38 shots in the loss.
- Brock Boeser's 80th career power-play goal moved him past Todd Bertuzzi into fifth place on the Canucks' all-time list, though Vancouver's losing streak reached five games.
- The Islanders, now 3-3-0, begin a two-game Canadian road trip Thursday, October 15, 2026, against the Ottawa Senators with puck dropping at 7 p.m. ET.
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