Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith was suspended six games for high-sticking against Minnesota Wild forward Charlie Coyle.
The NHL announced the suspension Friday.
Keith received a match penalty for intent to injure and was ejected for swinging his stick and catching Coyle in the face Tuesday night in the Wild's 4-1 win. He was knocked to the ice by Coyle and retaliated by swinging his stick while lying on the ice. Coyle was left with blood dripping down the bridge of his nose.
Keith also was suspended in the 2013 playoffs for swinging his stick and hitting Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Carter in the face.