Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov out 6-8 months with torn ACL

He suffered the injury in a preseason loss to the Rangers.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

#Isles Injury Update: Alexander Romanov will require surgery to repair an ACL tear in his right knee. He will be out 6-8 Via @NYIslanders on X

What happened: New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov requires surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. The team announced he is expected to miss six to eight months.

Why it matters: The recovery timeline sidelines Romanov for the vast majority of the 2026-27 schedule. His absence forces New York to restructure its defensive pairings immediately ahead of the regular season.

What to watch: The Islanders conclude their preseason preparations when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

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@NYIslanders 2026-10-08T14:46:50.323495+00:00

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