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Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin Suspended One Game for High Cross-Check on Penguins’ Connor Dewar

The league deemed the late, after-whistle cross-check to have no hockey purpose, resulting in a one-game ban.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 9: Jonathan Drouin #29 of the New York Islanders celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal in the first period during the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 9, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
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Oct 9, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Islanders left wing Jonathan Drouin (29) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Drouin will miss Saturday’s home opener against the Capitals and is eligible to return Monday versus the Jets.
  • Under the CBA, he forfeits $20,833.33, which goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
  • Player Safety’s video said Drouin delivered a forceful, high blow after the whistle and noted he said he did not intend to strike that way.
  • Officials assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct with 15 seconds left in the season opener.
  • The ruling follows a phone hearing and leaves coach Patrick Roy to adjust lines after Drouin scored the Islanders’ first goal in the 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh.