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

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

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

Summary

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be sidelined for 6-8 months due to a torn ACL in his right knee. The injury occurred on Tuesday night during a 5-2 loss against the Rangers when he collided with Mika Zibanejad in the third period. Romanov, 26, is set to undergo surgery as he faces his second consecutive season marked by a long-term injury. Last November, he missed five months due to a shoulder injury sustained from a hit in a game against Dallas.

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•Alexander Romanov injured his right knee during a game on October 6.
•The Islanders announced he has a torn ACL and needs surgery.
•Romanov previously missed five months due to a shoulder injury last season.
•He has played a total of 18 games since signing an eight-year contract in 2025.

Latest Updates

8:03 PMESPN NHL — Isles' Romanov out 6-8 months with torn ACL
5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov is out 6-8 months with a torn ACL in his right knee

What they're saying

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(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.
— Yahoo Sports