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Patrick Roy is gone but the NY Islanders still have a score to settle with Rantanen

We all remember what former New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy said to Mikko Rantanen last season after his reckless play led to the end of Alexander Rom…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:00 PM
Patrick Roy is gone but the NY Islanders still have a score to settle with Rantanen
Key Things to Know
  • Justin Geraci argues the New York Islanders still have unresolved tension with Mikko Rantanen ahead of Sunday's game.
  • Mikko Rantanen received a boarding misconduct last season for a hit from behind on Alexander Romanov.
  • Former Islanders head coach Patrick Roy and the injured Alexander Romanov will both miss Sunday's matchup in Dallas.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Justin Geraci of Eyes On Isles writes that the New York Islanders still have unresolved tension with Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen ahead of Sunday's matchup. Last season, Rantanen was ejected for a hit from behind on Alexander Romanov, prompting former head coach Patrick Roy to shout heated remarks as Rantanen departed the ice.

Neither Roy nor Romanov will participate in Sunday's game, as Romanov is sidelined for six to eight months with a torn ACL. Despite their absences, the writer argues the contest offers the Islanders an opportunity to prove they cannot be pushed around following a 3–2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

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