BREAKING: Sidleined Mathew Barzal Skates On His Own

TRENDINGDodgers return to NLCSRays sweep YankeesBrewers clinch NLCSValkyries, Dream win Game 2sNFL Power RankingsStory byStory byBREAKING: Sidleined Mathew Barzal Skates On His Own (IMAGN)Stefen RosnerThu, October 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesIslanders 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 IslandersNew York Islanders Dealt Blow as Alexander Romanov Tears ACLThe New York Islanders announced on Wednesday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss the next 6-8 months. He tore his right ACL after missing 67 games last season.Romanov is expected to be placed on injured reserve or long-term injured reserve in the coming days.The New York Islanders said Romanov was injured in the third period […] The post New York Islanders Dealt Blow as Alexander Romanov Tears ACL appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBREAKING: Alexander Romanov Tears ACL, Out 6-8 MonthsThe New York Islanders lost a hard-fought game against the New York Rangers 5-2 on Tuesday night inside Madison Square Garden.The Hockey News - New York IslandersAdvertisementAdvertisementIslanders 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 PressIslanders Gameday News: Life without Romanov, againThe Islanders are home Thursday to host the Chicago Blackhawks, who have exceeded preseason expectations by winning one of their first four games. They are also celebrating the UFA signing of legendary Ranger and Red Wing Patrick Kane. First Islanders Goal picks go here. Islanders News ElsewhereSB NationIsles' Romanov out for the season with potential career-ending injuryThe second major surgery for the defenseman in two seasons.HockeyFeedNY Islanders Share Unfortunate Alexander Romanov Injury NewsThe New York Islanders shared a brutal update on the injury status of defenseman Alexander Romanov.New York Islanders On SIAlexander Romanov tears ACL in another brutal injury blow for Islanders defensemanIt is the worst news possible for Alexander Romanov and for the Islanders.NY Post SportsIslanders get hit with unfortunate Alexander Romanov injury newsHere's a look at Romanov's injury status.The Sporting News3 NY Islanders Defenders Who Need To Step up Without Alexander RomanovThe New York Islanders need these three defensemen to play at a high level with Alexander Romanov injured.New York Islanders On SINY Islanders Could Have Massive Blueline Shakeup Following Alexander Romanov InjuryWhat will the New York Islanders do on their blueline with Alexander Romanov out?New York Islanders On SIDevastation for Alex Romanov with second season lost to injuryGoodness, the cruelty and the poor luck. Alex Romanov left Tuesday’s loss to the Rangers with what the Islanders announced is a torn ACL, meaning he’ll six to eight months. It’s the second consecutive fall where Romanov’s season is cut extremely short due to a major injury. Last season ended after 15 games when Mikko […]SB NationFormer Canadiens Defenseman Hit With Awful Injury NewsBad news for the former Canadiens defenseman.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensAlexander 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 IslandersNY Islanders Well Represented on Top 100 NHL Players ListThe New York Islanders had multiple players featured on the top 100 NHL players list.New York Islanders On SIIslanders Game No.3 Lines vs. New York RangersSemyon Varlamov makes a long-awaited return to the crease as a confident, unchanged lineup storms Madison Square Garden for a high-stakes rivalry clash against the Rangers.The Hockey News - New York IslandersIslanders at Rangers game thread: Varlamov returnsSemyon Varlamov goes for the miracle tonight, starting an NHL game at age 38 and for the first time in two years following two partial knee replacements. “You ask everyone and they had the same feeling, he gave that vibe that, ‘I’m going to do it, I’ll be the first one in history to ever […]SB NationNHL Injury Report: Barkov Timeline, Sens Lose Ullmark, DemidovThe most recent NHL injury report shows some mixed news, as some teams got a dose of reality ahead of Tuesday's action. The post NHL Injury Report: Barkov Timeline, Sens Lose Ullmark, Demidov appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFlorida captain Aleksander Barkov will not need surgery, out 6-8 weeks, Panthers sayFlorida center Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a left leg injury and will not require surgery, Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday.Barkov was hurt in the Panthers' overtime loss at San Jose on Thursday.Associated Press