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Canucks’ Hansen suspended one game for hit on Hossa

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The Blackhawks' Marian Hossa lies on the ice after being hit in the back of the head by Jannik Hansen of the Canucks on Tuesday night at the United Center.

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The NHL suspended the Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen for one game Wednesday for his hit against the Blackhawks' Marian Hossa in Tuesday's 4-3 Hawks shootout victory at the United Center. Early in the third period, Hansen reached up and hit Hossa on the back of the head with his forearm or elbow, putting Hossa out of the game.Hansen, who received a two-minute roughing penalty, will miss tonight's game at Dallas.

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