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Duncan Keith suspension pending after 'intent to injure' ejection vs. Wild

Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith was ejected for swinging his stick and striking Wild forward Charlie Coyle in the face Tuesday night.

Keith was given a match penalty for intent to injure and is automatically suspended pending the NHL's review of the incident, which occurred with 9:27 left in the first period. As Coyle and Keith were competing for a loose puck, Keith fell to the ice and from his back swung his stick upward, hitting Coyle and drawing blood.

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Keith match penalty for swinging his stick at Coyle's face (which drew blood) pic.