Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Sun 4/21/24 12:18 AM

Romanov posted an assist in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Romanov has earned six helpers over 10 contests since the start of April. The 24-year-old defenseman matched his career high with 22 points during the regular season, adding 157 hits, 171 blocked shots and a plus-23 rating in a top-four role. He's unlikely to put up gaudy scoring numbers, but he can be useful in fantasy formats that reward his physical play.

Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Sun 4/7/24 1:30 AM

Romanov posted an assist, three hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Romanov has four helpers over four contests in April. The 24-year-old defenseman has picked up 21 points through 76 games this season, putting him one point shy of matching his output from 2022-23. He's added 113 shots on net, 140 hits, 156 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating this year while seeing steady top-four minutes.

Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Fri 4/5/24 2:59 PM

Romanov had a pair of assists in the Islanders 4-2 victory over Columbus on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Romanov has three assists over his last three games. The 24-year-old blueliner has a career high seven goals this season as well as 13 assists in 75 games. He has some fantasy value in leagues that reward physical play -- he has 137 hits and 152 blocked shots this year.

Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Fri 3/8/24 2:03 AM

Romanov scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Romanov has a goal and an assist over his last two games after posting just one goal over his previous 12 contests. The defenseman's focus is often in his own zone rather than the attacking end, but he's now posted more goals this season (seven) than in his previous three campaigns combined (six). Romanov has 16 points, a plus-17 rating, 95 shots on net, 111 hits and 132 blocked shots over 61 appearances.

Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Tue 2/13/24 7:07 PM

Romanov (lower body) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Kraken, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Romanov was labeled a game-time decision after missing Saturday's contest versus the Flames. The 24-year-old should return to a top-four role. Prior to his one-game absence, he had gone four outings without a point.

Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Tue 2/13/24 11:30 AM

Romanov (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Kraken on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
If Romanov is able to go, look for him to skate on the top pairing against Seattle. The 24-year-old blueliner has collected 13 points, 74 hits and 109 blocks through 51 contests this season.

Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Sat 2/10/24 12:05 PM

Romanov (lower body) won't play Saturday against Calgary, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
EDGE Analysis
Romanov has contributed five goals, 13 points, 81 shots on net, 109 blocked shots and 82 hits across 51 outings this campaign. He will be replaced in the lineup Saturday by Sebastian Aho. Romanov is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup versus Seattle.

Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Mon 1/22/24 9:52 AM

Romanov scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory over the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Romanov opened the scoring 2:52 into the first period, firing a wrister past Scott Wedgewood off the rush to give the Isles an early 1-0 lead. The 24-year-old blueliner now has points in back-to-back games. He's up to 12 points (five goals, seven assists) with 104 blocked shots and 64 hits through 46 games this season. Romanov should continue skating on New York's top pairing while Ryan Pulock (lower body) remains sidelined.

Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Wed 1/3/24 12:01 PM

Romanov found the back of the net in a 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Romanov found the back of the net midway through the second period to give the Islanders a 4-3 edge. It was his third tally and ninth point in 37 contests this season. Romanov stands out in terms of hits and blocks -- he has 50 and 88, respectively, in 2023-24 -- but the 23-year-old isn't a major offensive threat, having never recorded more than 22 points in a single season. It doesn't help that Romanov gets almost no power-play ice time and is unlikely to receive a role with the man advantage over the remainder of the campaign.

Alexander Romanov
D NYI
Sat 11/25/23 5:45 AM

Romanov ended up with two assists in Friday's 5-3 road win against the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Romanov was good for a plus-2 rating, two shots on goal and four blocked shots with three hits in 30:02 of ice time across 41 shifts. The Russian rearguard had managed just a single goal with no assists across the first 18 games. The multi-point effort was his first posting two assists against the Sabres on March 7, 2023.