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Coverage dated October 7, 2026 to October 8, 2026

Alexander Romanov tears ACL in another brutal injury blow for Islanders defenseman

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It is the worst news possible for Alexander Romanov and for the Islanders.

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  1. New York Post

    Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov exits loss with apparent injury in concerning twist (opens New York Post)

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    The 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.

  2. amNewYork

    Alex Romanov injury: Islanders D-man’s season likely over (opens amNewYork)

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    New York Islanders defenseman Alex Romanov’s 2026-27 season is in jeopardy after suffering a torn ACL that requires surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Romanov, who suffered the injury early in the third period of Tuesday night’s loss to the New York Rangers, will be out at least six to eight mon…

  3. New York Post

    Alexander Romanov tears ACL in another brutal injury blow for Islanders defenseman (opens New York Post)

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    It is the worst news possible for Alexander Romanov and for the Islanders.

  4. New York Post

    How Alexander Romanov’s injury puts the Islanders in a bind now — and in the future (opens New York Post)

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    Where the devastating news that Romanov tore his ACL on Tuesday night truly puts the Islanders in a bind is over the long term.