Emil Heineman ejected for knee-on-knee hit on Isaac Howard
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 7:51 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected early in Saturday's game against Edmonton for a knee-on-knee hit on Oilers winger Isaac Howard. The incident occurred just over two minutes into the contest, resulting in a five-minute major penalty for Heineman. Following the hit, Howard was unable to place weight on his left leg and required assistance off the ice. The officials reviewed the play and upheld the ejection after categorizing the hit as a game misconduct. The Islanders successfully killed off the ensuing power play.
- •Heineman ejected for knee-on-knee hit on Howard.
- •Howard left the ice unable to put weight on his leg.
- •Game misconduct assessed after video review.
- •Islanders killed off the subsequent power play.
- 8:41 PMESPN NHL — Islanders' Heineman ejected for knee-on-knee hit on Oilers' Howard
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Islanders' Emil Heineman ejected for a knee-on-knee hit that injured Oilers' Isaac Howard
"NEW YORK (AP) — New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected early in the team’s game against Edmonton on Saturday for a knee-on-knee hit that injured Oilers wing Isaac Howard.Heineman’s outstretched left knee made contact with Howard’s just over two minutes in.
"Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected early in Saturday's game against the Oilers for a knee-on-knee hit that injured Edmonton wing Isaac Howard.
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External links- ESPN NHLOct 31, 2026, 8:41 PMIslanders' Heineman ejected for knee-on-knee hit on Oilers' Howard
Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected early in Saturday's game against the Oilers for a knee-on-knee hit that injured Edmonton wing Isaac Howard.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 7:05 PMIslanders' Emil Heineman ejected for a knee-on-knee hit that injured Oilers' Isaac Howard
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected early in the team’s game against Edmonton on Saturday for a knee-on-knee hit that injured Oilers wing Isaac Howard.Heineman’s outstretched left knee made contact with Howard’s just over two minutes in.
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