Jonathan Drouin suspended by NHL for cross checking (Image Via Twitter) In a shocking twist, the New York Islanders left winger Jonathan Drouin has been suspended for one game by the NHL Department of Player Safety after delivering a high cross-check to Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar following the whistle. According to reports, Drouin will sit out the Islanders’ home opener on Saturday against the Washington Capitals, as announced on Friday. Actually, during a match, he received a major penalty and game misconduct, which has led to this suspension.
New York Islanders left winger Jonathan Drouin has been suspended for one game
The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended New York Islanders left winger Jonathan Drouin for one game following a cross-checking incident that occurred during Thursday night’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. As per reports, Drouin and Dewar engaged in light stickwork after the whistle as a scrum developed around the net. Drouin slashed Dewar, while Dewar shoved Drouin in return. He then raised his stick with both hands and delivered a high, forceful blow with the stick that hit Dewar in the face and caused him to fall to the ice.NHL Player Safety noted that Drouin said he did not intend to hit Dewar in that manner, and stated, “It is important to note that while sticks occasionally ride up an opponent’s body or equipment and land higher than intended during a net-front battle, this is not such a case.”
Jonathan Drouin suspended one game for cross-checking
Following this incident, Drouin will miss the Islanders’ home opener on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. Under the terms of the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, he will also forfeit $20,833.33 in salary, with the amount directed to the NHL Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. This is the first suspension of Drouin’s 10-year NHL career, though he was previously fined in 2022 for a similar infraction while playing with the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old winger had scored in the Islanders’ 4–3 season-opening loss to the Penguins, showing early chemistry with his new linemates before the incident occurred.
Jonathan Drouin Game Misconduct Against Connor Dewar
How is it going to affect The Islander’s game?
The New York Islanders will have to adjust their offensive setup for their home opener against the Washington Capitals, as left winger Jonathan Drouin serves a one-game suspension for cross-checking Pittsburgh Penguins forward Connor Dewar. Under the collective bargaining agreement, Drouin will forfeit $20,833.33 of salary, and the money will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.He was previously fined $5,000 in 2022 for cross-checking while he played for the Montreal Canadiens. It is worth noting that Drouin also scored against the Penguins in the season opener, a 4-3 loss. In 608 career games, the 30-year-old has 108 goals and 267 assists for 375 points. He also has 27 points in 43 playoff games.Also read:New York Islanders embrace new era after executive Lou Lamoriello’s exit | NHL News – The Times of India