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Islanders' Emil Heineman Ejected for Knee-on-Knee Hit Injuring Oilers' Isaac Howard

Islanders' Emil Heineman Ejected for Knee-on-Knee Hit Injuring Oilers' Isaac Howard
World Sports · 07:25:08 - Monday, 2 November 2026

New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected from Saturday's NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers after delivering a knee-on-knee hit that injured Oilers forward Isaac Howard. The incident occurred during the first period at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Howard, wearing number 53, was attended to on the ice before being assisted off and did not return. Heineman received a match penalty for the hit. The game took place on October 31, 2026.

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