New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be sidelined six to eight months after sustaining a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be sidelined for six to eight months after tearing the ACL in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday. The injury occurred during a third-period collision with New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad during Tuesday's 5-2 loss.
The 26-year-old blueliner has appeared in three games this season, recording a plus-2 rating with zero points. Romanov previously missed the majority of last season following shoulder surgery stemming from an injury suffered on November 18 against the Dallas Stars.
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