Islanders' Stanley has been fined the maximum for slashing Devils' Hischier

New York Islanders defenseman Logan Stanley. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Islanders defender Logan Stanley has been fined the maximum for slashing Devils forward Nico Hischier

By Vanessa Serrao | Last updated Nov 8, 2026 2:34 PM ET

New York Islanders defenseman Logan Stanley has been fined the maximum ($3,865.98) allowable under the CBA for slashing New Jersey Devils forward and captain Nico Hischier.

This occurred in Saturday's matchup, where the Devils went on to defeat the Islanders 5-4 in overtime. The Islanders were also outshot 50-21 and were completely outplayed and dominated by New Jersey.

Surprisingly, there's been no suspension, disciplinary action and there was no game misconduct.

This is considering it was an onslaught of attempts to injure Hischier. Stanley's 6-foot-7, 231-pound frame adds to his reputation as a dangerous player known for his history of engaging in physical play with opponents. For example, Shane Wright, Jordan Kyrou and Brady Tkachuk.

#Isles defender Logan Stanley has been fined $3,865.98 (max allowable under CBA) for slashing #NJDevils forward Nico Hischier https://t.co/LbRkcGb87d
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) November 8, 2026

Nico Hischier remains unharmed following scuffle with Logan Stanley

Luckily, Hischier avoided a serious injury following the slashing incident where he could have been seriously injured. The scrum happened in the second period at 19:13, when Stanley performed a rough, two-handed slash on Hischier's hands, igniting a brawl.

Despite the fact that Hischier was brought down on the ice and cross-checked, he was able to quickly recover and get back up just moments after.

Following the scrum, Stanley was given a two-minute minor for the slash and two for roughing, and the Devils capitalized by scoring on the power play. Hischier has seven goals, three assists and a plus-minus of +3 across 17 games this season.

His foe, Stanley, has recorded five points (no goals, five assists) with a plus-minus of +4 while predictably logging 30 penalty minutes across 15 games. The Devils are set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday.

Vanessa Serrao

Serrao is a freelance baseball writer who has covered all MLB teams, with particular expertise on the Toronto Blue Jays. She is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America.

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