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. Heineman's outstretched left knee made contact with Howard's just over two minutes into the contest. Howard remained on the ice in pain and, after being visited by a trainer, did not put any weight on his left leg as he was helped to the bench and down the tunnel.
Officials assessed a five-minute major penalty for kneeing, reviewed the play on video, and upheld the call with a game misconduct for Heineman, who threw his stick as he exited. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin made three saves as the Islanders killed off the Edmonton power play.
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