After Alexander Romanov's outstanding performance against the Nashville Predators, New York Islanders HC Patrick Roy issued a strong message about it.

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, like the rest of his teammates on Wednesday morning, listened as his head coach Patrick Roy went on an emotionally-driven rant at center ice during practice.

Alexander Romanov has added some offense of late in addition to the physical edge and lockdown defense he brings

The Predators are the only team the Isles have not faced yet this season. Last year, the Islanders went 1-1-0 in the season series against Nashville including a 2-0 victory at UBS Arena where Semyon Varlamov pitched a 42-save shutout.

The Dallas Stars play their second of a three-game road trip in New York on Sunday night against the New York Islanders. The Stars will hope to build momentum on a 4-2 win in New Jersey on Saturday and win on a back-to-back before heading to Columbus.

Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 5-1 on Tuesday night. J.T. Miller and Matt Rempe also scored for the Rangers, who won their second straight. Igor Shesterkin finished with 36 saves.

The New York Islanders are back on their home ice to kick off the NHL’s Saturday schedule with a matchup against the Nashville Predators.

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