Islanders Defenseman Alexander Romanov Is Out 6-8 Months with a Torn ACL in His Right Knee
Romanov will have surgery after the knee injury ended his season after just 3 games, the Islanders said.
- On Wednesday, the New York Islanders announced defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss 6-8 months after tearing his right ACL during Tuesday's game against the New York Rangers.
- Romanov sustained the injury during the third period of Tuesday's 5-2 loss after getting tangled with forward Mika Zibanejad, leaving him unable to finish the final 12 minutes.
- This marks the second consecutive season Romanov has faced a long-term injury; a shoulder issue last year limited him to 15 games and required surgery.
- General Manager Mathieu Darche remains committed to the 26-year-old under his 8-year, $50 million contract, though reserves Scott Mayfield and Matthew Kessel may now see increased lineup time.
- With a recovery timeline extending to eight months, Romanov is unlikely to return before the regular season ends on April 10, leaving only a potential postseason appearance as his realistic return window.
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