The Islanders’ roster shuffle continued apace Thursday.

Alexander Romanov (upper body) was moved to injured reserve to clear one roster spot, and a second was opened up once Marc Gatcomb cleared waivers at 2 p.m., along with cap space sufficient for two call-ups.

The Islanders ended up needing both, as winger Maxim Shabanov was deemed out for Thursday’s 7-2 win over the Red Wings , with coach Patrick Roy calling him day to day with an upper-body injury.

Alexander Romanov and Leon Draisaitl battle for the puck during the Islanders’ win over the Oilers on Oct. 16, 2025. Getty Images

Forward Matthew Highmore and defenseman Marshall Warren were called up from AHL Bridgeport to fill the two roster spots, though neither featured in the lineup against Detroit.

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