Islanders’ Drouin Suspended One Game for Cross-Checking

New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin has been suspended for one game by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for cross-checking Pittsburgh Penguins’ Connor Dewar in the final seconds of a recent game, resulting in a major penalty and game misconduct. This marks Drouin’s first career suspension, following a previous fine for a similar infraction in 2022; he recently signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Islanders.

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