"During the early stages of the Islanders' matchup against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Sunday night, Barzal stood up for Schaefer following an egregious trip by Marchment. Marchment, who was recently acquired by the Blue Jackets, tripped Schaefer up without even being close to the puck. Barzal took exception to the hit. The Islanders' veteran sent a few harsh words to Marchment before leveling him with a vicious slash."
"The officials threw the book at Barzal. He got a five-minute major for slashing Marchment. The incident also led to Barzal getting the heave-ho via a 10-minute game misconduct. As for Marchment, he got a two-minute minor for tripping Schaefer. The Islanders' prized rookie seemed fine. He skated in 27 shifts, totaling 25 minutes of ice time. Barzal could face supplemental discipline from NHL"
Mathew Barzal retaliated after Mason Marchment tripped rookie Matthew Schaefer early at Nationwide Arena, responding with a forceful slash that led to immediate ejection. Marchment received a two-minute minor for the trip; Barzal was assessed a five-minute major for slashing and a 10-minute game misconduct. Schaefer finished the game appearing uninjured, logging 27 shifts and 25 minutes of ice time. The NHL Department of Player Safety is expected to review the slash and could impose supplemental discipline, with the ejection potentially increasing the severity of any additional punishment.
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