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Islanders Face Playoff Challenge Without Romanov for Months

11/25/2025

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Alexander Romanov (Islander defenseman) will miss five to six months after shoulder surgery.
His absence creates a significant defensive gap and complicates the Islanders’ playoff run.
Head coach Patrick Roy said Adam Boqvist must step up in Romanov’s absence.
Rookie Matthew Schaefer must elevate his performance, as he has been instrumental in scoring.
The Islanders own a 13-8-2 record and sit second in the Metropolitan Division.

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Alexander Romanov (Islander defenseman) will miss five to six months after shoulder surgery.
His absence creates a significant defensive gap and complicates the Islanders’ playoff run.
Head coach Patrick Roy said Adam Boqvist must step up in Romanov’s absence.
Rookie Matthew Schaefer must elevate his performance, as he has been instrumental in scoring.
The Islanders own a 13-8-2 record and sit second in the Metropolitan Division.