The New York Islanders placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve Wednesday because of an upper-body injury.

Romanov was hurt with 27 seconds left in the Islanders' 3-2 road win over Dallas when Stars forward Mikko Rantanen hit him from behind and hurtled him headfirst into the back boards. Romanov was helped from the ice.

Rantanen drew a boarding major penalty and a game misconduct. ESPN reported on Wednesday that the NHL Department of Player Safety determined Rantanen will not receive any other disciplinary punishment.

"Obviously, I never meant to do that," Rantanen said Wednesday. "I've never done that my whole career. I play hard, but I never try to be dirty on purpose. I think I got clipped a little bit, and then he (fell) forward. Unfortunate moment, but I never really

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