Romanov's season takes another hit. The defenseman lands on IR with an upper-body injury, sidelining him for crucial games.

The New York Islanders placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve Wednesday because of an upper-body injury.

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

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

Less than 24 hours after Alexander Romanov sustained what the Islanders called a "disrespectful" boarding penalty from Mikko Rantanen, the team announced they have placed the defenseman on IR.

With Romanov sidelined, Marshall Warren gets a massive chance. Can this AHL standout seize the NHL spotlight and prove himself?

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 ...

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

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

Patrick Roy was not happy with Dallas Stars' Mikko Rantanen, who received a game misconduct for boarding Islanders defenseman ...

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov had to be helped off the ice after ramming face-first into the boards by ...

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen received a five-minute major and game misconduct for a controversial hit on Islanders ...