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Islanders Forward Emil Heineman Receives Five-Minute Major, Game Misconduct After Knee-On-Knee Hit Against Oilers Forward Isaac Howard

An early ejection left New York shorthanded after a dangerous collision forced Isaac Howard from the ice, sparking concerns over potential league discipline and a looming injury.

By Stefen Rosner · The Hockey News

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:27 PM

Key Things to Know

Emil Heineman received a five-minute major and game misconduct for a knee-on-knee hit on Isaac Howard.
The incident occurred at 2:22 of the first period in Elmont, New York.
Howard was forced from the ice following the collision in the neutral zone.

The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman was assessed a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct following a collision with Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard. The incident occurred at 2:22 of the first period during their matchup in Elmont, New York.

The penalty followed knee-on-knee contact between the two players in the neutral zone, which forced Howard from the ice. The early ejection left the Islanders shorthanded and raised concerns regarding potential league discipline.

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