New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for his two-handed slash to Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment in Columbus' 4-2 victory at Nationwide Arena Sunday.

Mason Marchment tripped Matthew Schaefer, triggering a Mathew Barzal slash and on-ice brawl between the Columbus Blue Jackets-New York Islanders.

Mathew Barzal is now awaiting possible NHL discipline after a serious stick hit involving Mason Marchment. The play occurred Sunday night during the New York Islanders game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

Islanders star Mathew Barzal responded to Mason Marchment's trip of Matthew Schaefer with a vicious slash. Barzal was ejected.

Going after Blue Jackets winger Mason Marchment with a two-handed slash after his trip of Matthew Schaefer on Sunday, though, was a “split-second decision” — and one Barzal doesn’t regret one bit.

Blue Jackets fans were left furious after Mathew Barzal avoided suspension for his slash on Mason Marchment during Sunday’s heated game.

Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will not be suspended for the slash on Blue Jackets forward Mason Marchment that earned him an ejection.

The Islanders had no inclination to scold Mat Barzal after he was tossed from Sunday’s loss to the Blue Jackets for swinging his stick at Mason Marchment’s legs. Quite the opposite, in fact.

Mathew Barzal’s reaction to Mason Marchment on Sunday night instantly became one of the most talked-about moments surrounding the New York Islanders this season—and not because of a goal or highlight-reel assist.

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal has been fined $5,000 by the Department of Player Safety for slashing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mason Marchment at the 1:37 mark of the second period: DoPS loves to look at a player's past.

Islanders star Mathew Barzal was ejected for slashing Mason Marchment after he hit Matthew Schaefer for the second time.