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Emil Heineman booted from Islanders loss after big hit — and suspension could be coming

Though the Islanders did have a fair gripe that the hit was not initially whistled on the ice, the penalty itself was textbook.

By Ethan Sears · Yahoo Sports

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 4:10 AM

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Emil Heineman faces a potential suspension after being ejected for a knee-on-knee hit on Isaac Howard.
Heineman received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct just 2:22 into the first period.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the New York Islanders 4-0 following the incident.

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New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected just 2:22 into Saturday's game following a dangerous knee-on-knee hit on Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard. Heineman received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for the collision, leaving the Islanders to face potential supplemental discipline and a league suspension.

The Edmonton Oilers went on to defeat the Islanders 4-0 in the contest. Despite Howard being forced from the ice due to the collision, Oilers head coach Mike Babcock provided an encouraging post-game update, indicating that the injury does not appear as serious as it initially looked.

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Emil Heineman booted from Islanders loss after big hit — and suspension could be coming

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