Jonathan Drouin Learns His Fate After Illegal Cross-Check on Penguins' Connor Dewar
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Islanders' Jonathan Drouin had a hearing today after cross-checking Penguins' Connor Dewar in the head, and he's officially been suspended one game.
New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin has been suspended for one game after cross-checking forward Connor Dewar in Thursday's loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Drouin was given a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for the cross-check with 14 seconds remaining in the game.
"Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Drouin will forfeit $20,833.33. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund."
- NHL Public Relations
- NHL Public Relations
Drouin's previous disciplinary measure was in the 2021-22 season, when he was fined the maximum $5,000 for cross-checking Dallas winger Tyler Seguin when playing for the Montreal Canadiens.
Drouin was already suspended once, though all the way back in 2016, playing with the Tampa Bay Lightning when he had failed to report to their AHL affiliate. This is now the first time he has been suspended for an actual in-game action.
Jonathan Drouin is Fresh Off Signing a 2-Year, $8 Million Deal With the Islanders
The 30-year-old forward scored his first goal in Thursday's contest in his Isles debut after signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the team this summer.
Drouin has scored 108 goals and 375 points in 608 total NHL games with the Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, as well as the Colorado Avalanche.
He was originally selected third overall by the Lightning in the 2013 NHL Draft, but has bounced around quite a bit over the years.
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