Romanov was just coming back after sustaining a shoulder injury Nov. 19, 2025, that required surgery and forced him to miss the remainder of last season. He had one assist in 15 games.
A second-round pick (No. 38) by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2018 NHL Draft, Romanov has 84 points (17 goals, 67 assists) in 372 regular-season games with the Canadiens and Islanders, and two points (one goal, one assist) in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
The Islanders (1-2-0) host the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET; CHSN, MSGSN).