PHILADELPHIA — Tony DeAngelo knew the basics about Alexander Romanov as an opponent. But he’s learned a lot more regarding his new defense partner in his short time with the Islanders. Romanov’s physical play, stout defensive work and burgeoning offense has played a significant role in the Islanders’ recent resurgence.
As much as the Colorado Avalanche would've liked to cap off this whirlwind of a road trip on a positive note, they failed to do so. The team, which looks a little different having replaced Mikko Rantanen with Martin Necas and Jack Drury,
Holmstrom finished the night with three points, improving his season totals to 11 goals, 15 assists, and 26 points in 42 games. UP NEXT: The Islanders head on the road Thursday at 7:30 PM ET against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Isles finish homestand with a record of 5-2-0, winning five straight games and lifting their overall record to two games over NHL-.500 for the first time all season
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The New York Islanders (22-20-7) dug deep. They won their fifth game in a row, closing out a very successful homestand with an emphatic third period against the Colorado Avalanche (29-21-2).
It’s become a pattern now — the Colorado Avalanche look like the better team for the better part of the first 40 minutes and then the final period is a problem.
The Avalanche finally have a day off. It’s also a good time to (again) slow down on the Crosby trade rumors. Also, Dallas’ top defenseman was injured on an ugly play and another defenseman in Montreal also suffered an injury.
Alexander Romanov and Anders ... after Friday night’s three-team trade with Colorado that sent Martin Necas and Jack Dury to the Avalanche. Hurricanes: Carolina dropped to 6-1-2 in their last ...
Alexander Romanov scored in the first and ... acquired in the blockbuster three-way trade with the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks, each made their Hurricanes debuts.
Alexander Romanov and Anders ... after Friday night’s three-team trade with Colorado that sent Martin Necas and Jack Dury to the Avalanche. Hurricanes: Carolina dropped to 6-1-2 in their last ...