BREAKING: Alexander Romanov Tears ACL, Out 6-8 Months

TRENDINGOBJ signs with VikesMessi's Argentina farewellMcKenna's first goalYamamoto, Dodgers beat BravesPadres avoid NLDS sweepStory byStory byBREAKING: Alexander Romanov Tears ACL, Out 6-8 Months (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)Russell MaciasWed, October 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesIslanders get hit with unfortunate Alexander Romanov injury newsHere's a look at Romanov's injury status.The Sporting NewsIslanders defenseman Alexander Romanov is out 6-8 months with a torn ACL in his right knee(AP) — New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to be out 6-8 months, the team announced Wednesday.Romanov, 26, is set to have surgery after getting injured Tuesday night in a 5-2 loss at the Rangers.Associated PressAdvertisementAdvertisementAlexander Romanov Exits Loss Against Rangers With Apparent InjuryThe New York Islanders dropped a tighter-than-the-scoreboard-says game against the New York Rangers 5-2 on Tuesday night inside Madison Square Garden.The Hockey News - New York IslandersIslanders defenseman Alexander Romanov exits loss with apparent injury in concerning twistThe Islanders were without Alexander Romanov for the final 12:04 of a 5-2 loss to the Rangers after the defenseman exited with an apparent injury.NY Post SportsIslanders Forward Mathew Barzal To Return To Skating ThursdayThe dynamic playmaker nears a return from a lingering knee injury, forcing management to navigate complex roster hurdles and defensive setbacks before he rejoins the active lineup.The Hockey News - New York IslandersSemyon Varlamov Breaks Down First Start In 676 DaysThe New York Islanders dropped their game against the New York Rangers 5-2 on Tuesday night inside Madison Square Garden. 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The post NHL Injury Report: Barkov Timeline, Sens Lose Ullmark, Demidov appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRangers 5 (2EN), Islanders 2: Game 1 to Short IslandThe Islanders annoyingly allowed the Rangers to continue their annoying hot start to the season by offering them an annoying 5-2 win on Garden ice, aided by the rare two-empty-net-goal hat trick for Alex Lafreniere. The Rangers scored early in each of the first two periods, but the Isles fought right back to tie it […]SB NationWhy Semyon Varlamov Missed 676 Days of NHL Action Before Islanders ReturnIt’s been a while. Semyon Varlamov hasn’t played an NHL regular season hockey game in nearly two years, but that changes on Tuesday night for the New York Islanders. Varlamov has been announced as the man who will stand in goal when the Islanders begin their cross-town clash with the New York Rangers. It’s been […] The post Why Semyon Varlamov Missed 676 Days of NHL Action Before Islanders Return appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAlexis Lafrenière has a hat trick as the Rangers beat the Islanders for their 4th win in a rowNEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafrenière recorded a hat trick, with two goals into an empty net, and had an assist as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four by defeating the crosstown rival Islanders 5-2 on Tuesday night.The Rangers are unbeaten since getting shut out in their opener a week ago at Boston.Associated PressSemyon Varlamov Headlines NY Islanders Lineup Against NY RangersThe New York Islanders are going to have Semyon Varlamov in net against the New York Rangers.New York Islanders On SIIslanders’ Semyon Varlamov Expected To Make First NHL Start Since November Of 2024 Against RangersAfter enduring two grueling knee replacements, the veteran netminder returns to Madison Square Garden to test his remarkable recovery against a familiar rival in a high-stakes showdown.The Hockey News - New York Islanders