ANAHEIM, Calif. – The fate of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final rests on Kyle Cumiskey and Kimmo Timonen.
At least that is how it’s playing out as we head into Tuesday’s night's tilt against the Ducks at Honda Center. Timonen played barely over five minutes in Game 1. Though you can put most playoff lineups in pencil until they're announced, Cumiskey likely replaces David Rundblad, a one-time higher-level prospect who was on-ice for two Anaheim goals in the Ducks’ 4-1 win over Chicago.
They are the soft underbellies of the Blackhawks’ defense.