Overview

• Mason Marchment tapped referee Graham Skilliter's shin with his stick during the second period of Game 3 against the Winnipeg Jets, frustrated by a non-call on Mark Scheifele.
• NHL rules prohibit any physical contact with officials, which can result in major penalties or ejection for Abuse of Officials violations.
• Referee Graham Skilliter did not assess a penalty on the play, and the NHL has decided not to impose further discipline on Marchment.
• Marchment reportedly apologized to the referees before the third period, a gesture that may have helped mitigate the situation.
• The incident highlights the balance between enforcing accountability for players and preserving the authority of on-ice officiating decisions.