Alexander Romanov has not played since the beginning of the season, when Mikko Rantanen ended his season with a dirty hit. Romanov, months later, has returned to Islanders' practice in a non-contact jersey: Alexander Romanov Joins Islanders For Morning Skate Wearing Non-Contact Jersey [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/5308f5b8-680f-4580-a35c-49b88d716ffe.jpeg] Alexander Romanov Joins Islanders For Morning Skate Wearing Non-Contact Jersey Romanov reappears on the ice, donning a non-contact jersey. His return offers a glimmer of hope for the Islanders' playoff aspirations. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/alexander-romanov-joins-islanders-for-morning-skate-wearing-non-contact-jersey]