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Timonen could see increased role in Game 2

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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kimmo Timonen’s contribution has been minimal so far in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Timonen has played less than nine minutes in six of 11 playoff games and is coming off a playoff-low 5:15 of ice time in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.