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Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin Suspended One Game for Post-Whistle Cross-Check

The league ruled he delivered a forceful, two-handed strike to Connor Dewar’s head with no hockey purpose, triggering a $20,833.33 forfeiture.

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

  • He will miss Saturday night’s home opener against the Capitals at UBS Arena.
  • The incident occurred with about 15 seconds remaining after the whistle and resulted in a five-minute major and a game misconduct.
  • This marks Drouin’s first NHL suspension after a 2022 fine, and it is the first regular-season suspension of 2025–26.
  • The disciplinary hearing was conducted by phone, a process that limited potential punishment to a maximum of five games.
  • Coach Patrick Roy elevated Anthony Duclair into Drouin’s top-six role and inserted Marc Gatcomb, with Drouin eligible to return Monday against the Jets.