Blackhawks: Kimmo Timonen hoping for another chance

TAMPA, Fla. — Kimmo Timonen’s trip to the Stanley Cup Final is a bittersweet one.

This is why he came back to the game, why he worked so hard to overcome blood-clot issues last summer and play once more for a shot at the Cup. But as of now, the Blackhawks defenseman is not playing. He was a healthy scratch in the last two games against the Anaheim Ducks and looks to be the same when the Blackhawks face the Tampa Bay Lighting in Game 1 on Wednesday night.

As disappointed as he is, Timonen said he puts the emotions aside and waits for a chance to play again.

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“To be honest, it’s been a long process to get to this point,” Timonen…