Keith suspended five games for hit on Sedin

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Duncan Keith was suspended five games on Friday for his elbow to Vancouver forward Daniel Sedins face in the Blackhawks victory over the Canucks on Wednesday.

Brendan Shanahan said that Keiths hit was in violation of Rule 45: the use of an extended elbow in a manner that may or may not cause injury (see the complete video below).

In his video explanation, Shanahan said that, regardless of Keiths assertion, that the intent was to impede Sedins progress as opposed to retaliation for an earlier hit, Keiths hit was still dangerous, reckless and caused injury.

Daniel Sedin played just one more shift in that game and did not play against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. He is currently in Vancouver getting further medical evaluation for his injury.

Shanahan added that the NHL took into consideration that Keith has no suspensions and just one fine in his NHL career. Keith said earlier today that he respects all the decisions the NHL makes on these matters.

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