Summary
The New York Islanders' player Jonathan Drouin was suspended for one game without pay by the NHL for cross-checking another player during a match against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Drouin’s action led to a penalty and a financial forfeiture to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. The Islanders lost the match 4-3 against the Penguins.
Key Facts
- The New York Islanders lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins with a score of 4-3.
- Jonathan Drouin, an Islanders player, was penalized for cross-checking another player, Connor Dewar, during the game.
- Drouin received a game misconduct penalty and a five-minute major penalty.
- The NHL suspended Drouin for one game and he will not receive pay for that game.
- Drouin will lose $20,833.33, which goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
- The NHL cited Drouin's action as delivering a "forceful blow" with his stick.
- Drouin had signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Islanders in July.
- The Islanders' next game is against the Washington Capitals.
