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Phoenix's Hanzal suspended 1 game for playoff hit

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Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown lies on the ice after being hit by Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal (11) during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kings won 4-0. (AP Photo/Matt York)

(AP Photo/Matt York)

NEW YORK (AP) Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal has been suspended one game for a hit on Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown.

The NHL announced the penalty Wednesday, a day after Hanzal was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for boarding at 11:01 of the third period in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals series.

Hanzal will miss Game 3 on Thursday night in Los Angeles. The Kings lead the series 2-0.

Updated May 16, 2012

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