Alexander Romanov out at least 5 months after vicious hit
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The New York Islanders were more concerned about the condition of teammate Alexander Romanov after a tense 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars that added another statement victory to a remarkable road trip.
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will not face a suspension or a fine for his boarding penalty against the Islanders.
The New York Islanders' defensive group took a huge hit recently. Top defender Alexander Romanov suffered an injury in a recent contest against the Dallas Stars
Joel Edmundson, Alexander Romanov and interim head coach Dominique Ducharme met the media following Thursday's practice
Calle Rosen finally put the game away with 1:11 to play, taking a pass from Romanov behind the net and lobbing a shot 200 feet down the ice and into a yawning cage to round out the scoring. The netminder’s first shutout and win as a T-Bird also gave Springfield its second straight win on home ice.
With Romanov sidelined, Marshall Warren gets a massive chance. Can this AHL standout seize the NHL spotlight and prove himself?
Patrick Roy unleashed a verbal attack on Mikko Rantanen after a boarding hit sent Islanders player Alex Romanov crashing into the boards, sparking an ejection and heated reaction.