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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Provides two assists
Alexander Romanov notched two assists, two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.Romanov hadn't gotten on the scoresheet in his last 15 appearances, and he missed 11 games due to various injuries and illnesses. When healthy, the 24-year-old defenseman has played in his usual top-four role. He has four assists, 27 shots on net, 66 hits, 51 blocked shots, 16 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 23 outings. Romanov is valued for his physical play more than his offense, so he can still help in deeper fantasy formats.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Set to return Wednesday
Alexander Romanov (illness) is set to play Wednesday versus Boston, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.Romanov, who missed Monday's 4-2 loss to Detroit, is projected to skate alongside Noah Dobson on the first pairing. The 24-year-old Romanov has two assists, eight PIM, 31 hits and 27 blocks across 11 outings in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Unavailable Monday
Alexander Romanov will miss Monday's home game versus Detroit due to an illness, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.Romanov will miss his 11th game of the 2024-25 campaign. The left-shot blueliner will be replaced in the lineup Monday by Grant Hutton, and Scott Mayfield will move up to the top pair alongside Noah Dobson. The New York Islanders host the Bruins on Wednesday, so expect an update on Romanov's status to surface before then.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Ready to return
Alexander Romanov (upper body) will play against Calgary on Tuesday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.Romanov has made only one appearance in the New York Islanders' last 11 games and missed seven straight outings. However, he will return to the top pairing versus the Flames. Romanov has two assists, 10 shots on goal, 21 blocked shots and 16 hits in eight games this season. He will replace Grant Hutton in Tuesday's lineup.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Game-time call Tuesday
Alexander Romanov (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus the Flames on Tuesday.Romanov hasn't played since Nov. 1 versus Buffalo, a stretch of seven games on the shelf due to his upper-body injury. With Mike Reilly (chest) out indefinitely and Adam Pelech (jaw) yet to resume skating, the New York Islanders would certainly benefit from getting the 24-year-old Romanov back into the lineup.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Not available Saturday
Alexander Romanov (upper body) will not be in the lineup in Seattle on Saturday, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.Romanov will sit out his seventh consecutive game. The defenseman has yet to practice with full contact since he last played Nov. 1. Romanov has two assists, 16 hits and 21 blocked shots in eight games in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Not cleared for contact
Alexander Romanov (upper body) is traveling with the New York Islanders but remains in a non-contact sweater, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Thursday.Romanov will have three more opportunities to return during the team's road trip, starting with Saturday's clash with Seattle. The 24-year-old defenseman has logged just one game in the team's last nine contests, registering two hits, two blocks and a plus-1 rating in 23:52 of ice time. Grant Hutton figures to continue featuring on the blue line with Romanov on the shelf.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Unavailable Tuesday
Alexander Romanov (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Edmonton, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.Romanov participated in Tuesday's morning skate but hasn't been cleared for contact yet. He will miss his fifth straight game. Romanov has accounted for two assists, 10 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and 16 hits across eight appearances this season. During Romanov's absence, Isaiah George has been holding down a spot on the New York Islanders' top pairing for the last two games.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Not playing Saturday
Alexander Romanov (upper body) will not play versus New Jersey on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.Romanov will miss his fourth straight game and seventh in the last eight but skated on his own Saturday. Romanov will accompany the team on a five-game road trip, which begins Tuesday in Edmonton. He has two assists, 16 hits and 21 blocked shots in eight games this season.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Remains out Thursday
Alexander Romanov (upper body) was not on the ice for Thursday's game-day skate and won't be in the lineup versus Ottawa, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.Romanov's absence, along with that of Mike Reilly (concussion), will see Isaiah George continue filling a spot on the blue line -- this time alongside Noah Dobson on the top pairing. For his part, Romanov has played in just one of the Isles' last seven contests due to his upper-body concerns. If he doesn't get back in the lineup soon, Romanov could miss the 20-point threshold for the first time in three years.