In the NHL game last night between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Islanders, there was a highly talked-about incident when Islanders star forward Mathew Barzal brutally retaliated against Mason Marchment.

The situation began in the neutral zone, where Marchment tripped the Islanders’ 18-year-old top prospect Matthew Schaefer. Moments later, Barzal skated over and struck the Canadian hard in the leg with his stick.

Barzal received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct, while Marchment was given a two-minute penalty. Barzal will likely face further disciplinary action from the NHL regarding the incident.

After the game, Islanders head coach Patrick Roy came to his player’s defense.

– We never blame a teammate for trying to defend his own teammate, the outspoken coach said to MSG Network.

In the game itself, Columbus was stronger and won with a score of 4–2.

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Marchment tripped Schaefer and Barzal was NOT having it slashing him in response.

CHAOS in Columbus right now.

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