Oilers' Keith won't return vs. Blackhawks after crashing into boards
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The Edmonton Oilers announced defenseman Duncan Keith won't return to Wednesday night's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks, according to The Athletic's Daniel Nugent-Bowman.
Keith crashed hard into the boards during the first period and needed to be helped off the ice.
Duncan Keith is helped to the locker room after crashing hard into the boards. pic.twitter.com/MPljQX9Zql
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The veteran has one goal and 13 assists in 34 games this season and is tied for third among Oilers defensemen in average time on ice (20:46).