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Stars' Player Learns Possible Outcome for 'Abusing' On-Ice Official vs. Jets

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Antonio Losada | Last updated May 12, 2025 9:16 AM ET

Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment helped his team earn a 5-2 win on Sunday, and he might earn a second win in a span of just a few hours.

Judging by the latest reports, Marchment will not face a hearing or suspension after slashing referee Graham Skilliter during Game 3 of the team’s Western Conference playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Sunday that while the NHL discussed the incident, there is no expectation of further discipline.

According to Friedman, the decision ultimately came down to Skilliter. League protocol allows the on-ice official to determine whether an incident qualifies as "abuse of an official," and in this case, Skilliter chose not to pursue further action.

Also from Winnipeg/Dallas:

League has discussed incident at end of second period between Mason Marchment and referee Graham Skilliter.

It is on-ice officials' call to decide if that qualifies as an Abuse of Officials violation. The answer was no...so no further action
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 12, 2025

"Also from Winnipeg/Dallas: League has discussed incident at end of second period between Mason Marchment and referee Graham Skilliter," Friedman wrote on X. "It is on-ice officials' call to decide if that qualifies as an Abuse of Officials violation.

"The answer was no... so no further action."

Marchment’s frustration boiled over during the second period after he was tripped by Neal Pionk and then speared by Mark Scheifele.

While trying to explain the missed calls to Skilliter, Marchment took a swing at the official’s shin pads. Despite the clear physical contact, no penalty was assessed on the play.

The NHL has previously handed down suspensions for similar actions, including a 10-game ban to Antoine Vermette in 2017, as discussed by the Sportsnet's panel of experts on Sunday.

The Sportsnet panel analysts noted the Marchment incident was “less aggressive,” but still questioned the league’s consistency.

Friedman’s report, however, makes clear that no further discipline is coming.

Marchment will be available for Game 4 on Tuesday in Dallas, where the Stars hold a 2-1 series lead following the controversial win over the Jets on Sunday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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