Alexander Romanov’s return to Islanders practice isn’t all positive news
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Alexander Romanov’s return to Islanders practice isn’t all positive news

EDMONTON, Alberta — The good news for the Islanders is that Alexander Romanov returned to practice Monday, a positive sign that the defenseman will be back from an upper-body injury sooner rather than later. The bad news is that his return will not come in time for Tuesday night’s match…

Islanders blow lead and waste Ilya Sorokin’s heroics in loss to Devils
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Islanders blow lead and waste Ilya Sorokin’s heroics in loss to Devils

For everything that’s gone sideways for the Islanders in this month-old season, one thing has gone unequivocally and absolutely right. That is Ilya Sorokin. For two periods on Saturday night, the goalie again carried the Islanders. And then late in the third — with the game seemingly in hand —…

Patrick Roy still baffled by referees’ decision on offside review
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Patrick Roy still baffled by referees’ decision on offside review

Islanders coach Patrick Roy said he wanted clarification from the NHL on his failed coach’s challenge in the first period of Tuesday’s win over the Penguins.  Roy challenged Sidney Crosby’s goal for offside because Noel Acciari — on his way back to the bench for a line change — was…