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Islanders' Drouin Suspended One Game for Headshot

10/11/2025

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New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin received a one-game suspension for cross-checking Pittsburgh's Connor Dewar in the head on October 10.
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced the suspension after a disciplinary hearing.
Drouin will miss the Islanders' home opener against Washington.
He forfeits $20,833, which will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
This marks Drouin's first career suspension in the NHL.

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New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin received a one-game suspension for cross-checking Pittsburgh's Connor Dewar in the head on October 10.
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced the suspension after a disciplinary hearing.
Drouin will miss the Islanders' home opener against Washington.
He forfeits $20,833, which will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
This marks Drouin's first career suspension in the NHL.