Alexander Romanov’s Injury Puts Islanders’ Scott Mayfield Decision In Focus

Alexander Romanov’s injury could test the Islanders’ defensive depth. Scott Mayfield discusses staying ready as a revealing lineup decision looms.

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NEW YORK, NY — Veteran defenseman Scott Mayfield spent the first three games of the New York Islanders’ season on the outside looking in.

But after Alexander Romanov left Tuesday’s game against the New York Rangers with an apparent right leg injury, Mayfield may soon become a much bigger part of this team.