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. He did not return to the game. Heineman received a major penalty and a game misconduct for the hit.
The Associated Press reported the ejection and injury, with photos by Pamela Smith capturing the sequence. The game took place on October 31, 2026.
