Keith Edward Acton is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals and New York Islanders between 1980 and 1994. He is an assistant coach with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and was formerly an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs.