Kyle Palmieri confident in ACL recovery ahead of Islanders home opener

New York Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri discussed his ongoing recovery from a torn ACL, saying he feels an "achy soreness" in his left knee 10 months after the injury and two games into his return to regular-season play. Palmieri told The Post he is confident in his rehabilitation process, emphasizing he gave his best effort daily and did not try to accelerate his recovery. He acknowledged the healing is still ongoing but believes he has put himself in the best position possible to return to his game. The forward's comments echo the experience of teammate Anders Lee, the last Islander to suffer an ACL tear, who noted it took months before he felt fully confident on the ice. Palmieri spoke before Saturday's home opener against New Jersey.