A promising forward for the New York Islanders has suffered a season-ending injury after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the team confirmed in a statement. The diagnosis follows what was expected to be a critical stretch of the season, raising questions about the club’s playoff aspirations. Players with ACL tears typically require extensive rehabilitation, often sidelining them for months. The team has not yet specified a timeline for his potential return.

Alexander Romanov will likely miss the rest of the season because of a torn ACL in his right knee, the New York Islanders announced on Wednesday.