New York Islanders defensemen Alexander Romanov and Ryan Pulock return to game action after recovering from shoulder surgeries, according to multiple reports. Both players are back on the ice as they work toward being ready for the season opener.
The outlets describe their return as a key step in getting up to speed and establishing defensive pairings for the start of the season. While details on practice schedules and exact pairings are not emphasized equally across reports, the shared focus is that each player is resuming competitive play following the same type of procedure—shoulder surgery—and that the timing matters for early-season readiness.
Overall, the coverage aligns on the central update: Romanov and Pulock have recovered enough to participate in games and are now preparing to form a consistent part of the Islanders’ defensive group as the season begins.
