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

The league cited a high, post-whistle cross-check to Connor Dewar’s face in issuing Drouin’s first career suspension.

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 forfeit $20,833.33 under the CBA, with the money directed to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
  • He will miss the Islanders’ home opener against the Capitals, with coach Patrick Roy elevating Anthony Duclair to Bo Horvat’s line and inserting Marc Gatcomb into the lineup.
  • Player Safety’s video said Drouin raised his stick with both hands and delivered a forceful blow to Dewar’s face after the whistle, a play that drew a five-minute major and game misconduct with about 15 seconds left in a 4-3 loss.
  • The hearing was conducted by phone, a format that carries a maximum of five games, and this is the NHL’s first regular-season suspension of the year.
  • Drouin signed a two-year, $8 million deal in July and scored in his Islanders debut; he is eligible to return Monday against the Jets and was previously fined $5,000 in 2022 for cross-checking.