Islanders F Jonathan Drouin facing player safety hearing
Oct 9, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Islanders left wing Jonathan Drouin (29) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) fight during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after he cross-checked Connor Dewar of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Drouin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct with 15 seconds left in the third period Thursday. The Penguins spoiled the NHL debut of top overall pick Matthew Schaefer and the season opener for the Islanders with a 4-3 victory in Pittsburgh.
Signed to a two-year, $8 million contract in the offseason, Drouin scored a goal for the Islanders.
Drouin, 30, has totaled 375 points (108 goals, 267 assists) in 608 career games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche and Islanders. He was selected by the Lightning with the third overall pick of the 2013 NHL Draft.
--Field Level Media
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