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

Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 shots and Alexander Romanov and Kyle Palmieri scored to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Boston’s lone goal came from David Pastrnak, who made it a one-goal game with 9:56 remaining.

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 ... Igor Shesterkin finished with 36 saves. Alexander Romanov scored for the Islanders, who have lost four straight after winning eight ...

The Nashville Predators travel to the northeast to face off against the New York Islanders in an NHL matchup on Saturday.