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8:30 pm EST Sat Feb 13, 2010

Before heading into this weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks swung a deal that they hope will strengthen their hopes of winning a Stanley Cup title. The club’s present focus, though, is winning their final two games before the Olympic break. Chicago will play the first of those Saturday night against the visiting Atlanta Thrashers, who are already seeing dividends from one of their recent trades. The Blackhawks on Friday acquired defenseman Kim Johnsson and prospect Nick Leddy from Minnesota for defenseman Cam Barker. Chicago general manager Stan Bowman pointed to the 33-year-old Johnsson’s experience as one reason for making the move.

Now in his 10th NHL season, Johnsson has six goals in 52 games with three coming on the power play. Bowman hopes that presence will pay off as Chicago works toward clinching its first division title since 1992-93. With Johnsson expected to be in uniform, the Blackhawks will try to add to a 14-point Central Division lead over Nashville and reach 40 wins for the third straight season. Chicago will play at Columbus on Sunday before the Olympic break. Antti Niemi is expected to make his third straight start Saturday.