New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was ejected from the Dec. 29 Blue Jackets game for swinging his stick two-handed at Mason Marchment.

Islanders star Mathew Barzal responded to Mason Marchment's trip of Matthew Schaefer with a vicious slash. Here's how NHL Player Safety reacted.

Mason Marchment has been traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. This marks his second team switch in 2025. He previously joined the Seattle Kraken from the Dallas Stars. Marchment is currently in the final year of an $18 million contract.