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NHL · Injuries · published 2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00 · via Gino Hard

Islanders Defenseman Alexander Romanov Out 6-8 Months After ACL Tear

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The Islanders announced that Alexander Romanov tore the ACL in his right knee during Tuesday's loss to the Rangers and will need surgery. He is expected to miss six to eight months. The injury occurred in the third period after a collision with Mika Zibanejad, and Romanov did not return.

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Romanov, 26, is a New York top-four defenseman. He injured his right knee in the third period against the Rangers after colliding with Mika Zibanejad. The Islanders said he needs

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