Kyle Palmieri suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on Friday and will miss the rest of the season, the Islanders said on Saturday.

Palmieri will undergo surgery on his knee with a timeline of 6-8 months.

The news comes as a devastating blow to the Islanders, for whom Palmieri was a crucial piece of the top six.

He was also one of their most durable players over the last few seasons, playing 223 consecutive games, 90 more than any other Islander. That streak will end on Sunday against the Capitals.

Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) falls to the ice after an injury against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at UBS Arena. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Max Shabanov and Mat Barzal both missed Saturday’s practice due to maintenance — both are expected to play Sunday — so

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