Mason Marchment made a triumphant return to the Dallas Stars lineup, scoring a goal after recovering from an injury caused by a puck to the face. However, the night took a grim turn when rookie Mavrik Bourque suffered a similar fate. With just over seven minutes remaining in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Bourque was struck in the face by a puck that ricocheted off his stick, leading to immediate bleeding and his exit from the game.

As Marchment celebrated his goal, Bourque was seen leaving the ice with a towel pressed against his bloodied face. His injury raises concerns about player safety in a high-speed sport filled with flying pucks. The Stars went on to secure a victory, but the toll of injuries remains a pressing issue for the team and its players.