Jackets' Marchment clips Schaefer, Isles' Barzal ejected after retaliating

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mason Marchment clipped New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer during the second period of Sunday's game at Nationwide Arena.

Referees were prepared to call a penalty on Marchment when Islanders forward Mathew Barzal retaliated by slashing Marchment's right foot.

Barzal's retaliation caused a scrum, with multiple players from both teams getting into a fracas.

Barzal received a five-minute major and game misconduct for the slash.

Marchment also headed to the penalty box for two minutes for tripping after sticking out his leg as Schaefer attempted to skate by him. The veteran winger had already served a two-minute minor for roughing Schaefer during the first period.

The Blue Jackets wound up winning the game 4-2 after scoring three goals in the final five minutes including an empty-netter.