Kyle Palmieri — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kyle Palmieri is an NHL center for the New York Islanders.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Kyle Palmieri has 4 points (3 goals, 1 assists) in 14 games, a 24-point pace over 84 games. He is 11th on the New York Islanders in scoring. All 4 came at even strength. He is averaging 16:47 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Kyle Palmieri is a center playing top-line minutes late in his career, making a solid impact. He is a willing shooter from all areas of the ice and consistently finds dangerous scoring areas.
His offensive instincts allow him to generate chances and contribute from a prominent role. Palmieri's experience and ability to get pucks to the net remain key aspects of his game.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
| Born | February 1, 1991 (age 35) in Smithtown, United States |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 1, Pick 26 — ANA |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 8 | 29 | 10.3% | 16:47 | 59.6% | 3.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.08 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.3 | -0.1 | -0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 46th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:47 | 29 | 10.3% | 1 | 0 | 0.29 | 3.6 | 0.03 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.4 |
| 2025-26 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 6.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 30 | 24 | 54 | 11.9 |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 6.9 |
| 2021-22 | 69 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 6.8 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 3.2 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 8.3 |
| 2018-19 | 74 | 27 | 23 | 50 | 9.5 |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 24 | 20 | 44 | 10.1 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 26 | 27 | 53 | 11.5 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 30 | 27 | 57 | 14.3 |
| 2014-15 | 57 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 4.9 |
| 2013-14 | 71 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 5.6 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Kyle Palmieri has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.3 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.3 in 2015-16.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyle Palmieri's GAR this season?
Kyle Palmieri has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Kyle Palmieri's WAR this season?
Kyle Palmieri has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Kyle Palmieri have this season?
Kyle Palmieri has 3 goals and 1 assists for 4 points in 14 games this season.
Is Kyle Palmieri a good center?
Kyle Palmieri ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.4) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Kyle Palmieri's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Kyle Palmieri has accumulated 100.8 career GAR and 520 points.
How tall is Kyle Palmieri, and how much does he weigh?
Kyle Palmieri is 6'0" tall and weighs 192 lb. Born February 1, 1991 (age 35) in Smithtown, United States.
How does Kyle Palmieri score across situations in 2026-27?
Kyle Palmieri has 4 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Kyle Palmieri's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Kyle Palmieri has scored on 10.3% of 29 shots in 2026-27.