WATCH: Keith Gets Humbled First Game Back Against his Former Team Chicago
GAMEDAY- The Chicago Blackhawks face off against the Edmonton Oilers in Chicago @8:30PM Eastern Time, Keiths former long-term home.
Keith has been out nine straight games suffering a scary injury while colliding into the boards, HARD.
The three-time Stanley Cup Winner out of sixteen seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks is healthy, and has made his return March 1st, just in time for his first time back in Chicago on March 3rd.
Keith has not only won three cups with the Blackhawks, but he has also accomplished multiple milestones. Keith ranks number 1 in games played (1,192), number 2 in assists (520) and points (625) and number 3 in goals (105) among defensemen in franchise history while having two-Norris trophies underneath his belt.
The Oilers know it is and will be a special/emotional night returning home, and they made sure he felt very welcomed with a warm message.
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