Kyle Palmieri played a pivotal role in the New York Islanders' recent performances, first by scoring a goal that extended their lead to 3-0 against the Rangers in a game, and then by securing a victory with an overtime (OT) goal against the Canadiens in a separate match. In the first instance, Palmieri's goal came from a rebound at 13:38, following a play initiated by Dobson and a missed opportunity by Nelson. This effort was part of a match where the Islanders were significantly dominating their opponents. In a subsequent game, Palmieri's OT goal against the Canadiens marked his 27th goal of the season and contributed to their sixth consecutive win. This victory not only showcased Palmieri's scoring streak, with goals in four straight games, but also improved the Islanders' standing, moving them three points ahead of Pittsburgh and four points ahead of Washington, with three games remaining in the season.
Palmieri sends #Isles into a frenzy with overtime winner against #GoHabsGo for sixth straight win to move three points up on PIT and four on WSH with three games to go @TheHockeyNews @brendan_yerkes https://t.co/2OxAPht8dP
Palmieri sends #Isles into a frenzy with overtime winner against #GoHabsGo for sixth straight win to move three points up on PIT and four on WSH with three games to go @TheHockeyNews @JakeRadonis https://t.co/2OxAPht8dP
Palmieri lifts Islanders past Canadiens in OT ⤵️ https://t.co/IYyL4TctnG
#Isles rally past Canadiens on Kyle Palmieri's OT goal to make it six straight victories | @AGrossNewsday https://t.co/RNWppadY5q
PALMS CALLS GAME 🌴 Kyle Palmieri scores the @SUBWAYCanada OT winner for the Isles! https://t.co/8woBCAKL0J
Palmieri wins in OT for the Islanders from right circle.
Palmieri. OT snipe. Goals in four straight. #Isles win 3-2.
#Isles just piling it on right now, Kyle Palmieri makes it a 3-0 game
#Isles are piling on now. A scrambly sequence ends with Kyle Palmieri scoring in front to make it 3-0. Rangers can't get out of their own zone.
#Isles are cooking early. 3-0 now as Palmieri taps home a loose puck with Shesterkin out of position after Nelson missed a back-door chance. 6:22 to play in the first. 27th goal of the season for Palmieri.
Palmieri jams in a rebound, 3-0 #Isles at 13:38. Dobson with a strong move off the point, Nelson misses but retrieves to the net front and Palmieri stuffs it in
Kyle Palmieri at the crease bangs it in 3-0 #Isles at 13:38 of the first.