# NY Islanders Recall Chaffee After Romanov Injury

> Islanders recall forward Chaffee as Romanov sits out for months.
- Title: NY Islanders Recall Chaffee After Romanov Injury | Shortify
- Summary: Islanders recall forward Chaffee as Romanov sits out for months. New York Islanders recalled Mitchell Chaffee from AHL to replace injured Alexander Romanov…
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- Source: New York Islanders On SI — https://si.com/nhl/islanders/onsi/news/ny-islanders-put-alexander-romanov-on-ir-recall-veteran-forward
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:05:30+00:00
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- Topics: ny islanders, alexander romanov, mitchell chaffee, hamilton hammers, a hl, nhl, islanders, acl tear, recalled, injury, sports
## Islanders beat Leafs 4-1
The New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 for their fourth win of the season.
## Cal Ritchie injured early
Center Cal Ritchie was forced out of the game after 28 seconds due to injury.
## Matias Maccelli exits game
Forward Matias Maccelli left the game after a lower-body injury requiring teammate assistance.
## Romanov placed on IR
The Islanders placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on IR after he suffered an ACL tear.
## Romanov expected to miss 6-8 months
Romanov is expected to miss six to eight months recovering from his ACL tear.
## Chaffee recalled from AHL
The Islanders emergency recalled Mitchell Chaffee from the Hamilton Hammers in the AHL.
## Chaffee's AHL performance
Chaffee scored four goals and assisted two in six AHL games this season.
## Islanders lineups adjust
Chaffee joined fourth line with Casey Cizikas at center while Kyle MacLean skated on left wing.
## Key takeaway

New York Islanders recalled Mitchell Chaffee from AHL to replace injured Alexander Romanov on IR after two key players left the game.