Islanders place Alexander Romanov on IR after hit from Stars' Mikko Rantanen

About 75% of teams in a playoff position as of Thanksgiving make the NHL playoffs, and the Isles currently sit in a wild-card ...

Islanders’ Likely Call-Up If Alexander Romanov Misses Time

Romanov's injury sparks potential call-up. Islanders may tap AHL's top blueliner, Marshall Warren, to bolster defense.

Islanders’ concern for injured Romanov after scary boards collision overshadows tense win vs. Stars

The New York Islanders were more concerned about the condition of teammate Alexander Romanov after a tense 3-2 win over the ...

Islanders coach Patrick Roy blasts Stars’ Mikko Rantanen for ‘disrespectful’ hit

Rantanen was given a five-minute major penalty and a 10-minute game misconduct for boarding Islanders defenseman Alexander ...

Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Placed on IR

Given the force at which Romanov collided with the boards after a hit from behind courtesy of Mikko Rantanen, it would have been quite the surprise to see Romanov avoid missing any time. With the move ...
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Islanders place defenseman Alexander Romanov on IR

Upper-body injuries are becoming a significant theme for Romanov. The 25-year-old blueliner missed 18 games due to upper-body ...