Brief
Islanders edge Canucks 3-2 as Kyle Palmieri scores twice
Kyle Palmieri's two-goal night helped New York hold off Vancouver in a 3-2 win at UBS Arena.
By Felo News Desk · Published
New York Islanders held off the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night, Oct. 13, 2026, at UBS Arena, with Kyle Palmieri scoring twice, including the game-winner, according to the New York Post.
What happened
The Islanders opened the scoring early, with Palmieri finding the net on a Leevi Merilainen pass in the first period. Vancouver responded when Brock Boeser tied the game with a one‑timer from the slot midway through the second period. A penalty on Tony DeAngelo at 7:52 of the second gave the Canucks a brief surge, but the Islanders regained the lead when Palmieri struck again early in the third period after a play involving Matias Maccelli and Emil Heineman. Ilya Sorokin made 23 saves for New York, while the Canucks were unable to find a third equalizer, and the Islanders held on for the win.
What the reports add
The Post noted that the Islanders had struggled early in the season to finish games, but this victory showed a more structured, effective style under coach Pete DeBoer. It highlighted a turning point at 7:52 of the second period when Max Sasson’s goal cut the Islanders’ 2‑0 lead in half, and a subsequent penalty on DeAngelo that could have shifted momentum. The article also mentioned that the team’s forechecking and possession were dominant in the final minutes.
What was said
Coach Pete DeBoer was quoted as saying the team was “not playing down to their opposition,” and that the win demonstrated the Islanders’ ability to “take care of business.” The Post also referenced a “gut‑check moment” after the second‑period penalty, noting that the squad killed the penalty and refocused, sparked by rookie Matthew Schaefer’s play.
How it came about
Earlier in the season, the Islanders had struggled to close out games, a theme explored in Felo News’ coverage of roster decisions and preseason performances, such as Matias Maccelli’s strong showing in September. The win against Vancouver follows a recent loss to the Blackhawks and comes as the team seeks to stay in the playoff race.
Key facts
- Kyle Palmieri scored two goals, including the game-winner, for the Islanders. (nypost.com)
- The Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 at UBS Arena on Oct. 13, 2026. (nypost.com)
- Ilya Sorokin made 23 saves for New York in the victory. (nypost.com)
- Tony DeAngelo took a penalty in the second period that threatened to shift momentum. (nypost.com)
- Coach Pete DeBoer said the team was not playing down to their opposition. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Islanders slip past Canucks thanks to Kyle Palmieri’s two-goal night”
