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Phoenix defenseman Aucoin game-time decision for Game 2

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Adrian Aucion is close to returning to action. We just don’t know how close.

The Coyotes defenseman will be a game-time decision for tonight’s tilt against Los Angeles after missing Game 1 with an undisclosed injury. Aucoin’s been out of action since Game 5 of the Nashville series on May 7.

He was able to take part in a full practice on Monday for the first time.

In Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the Kings, defenseman David Schlemko filled in for Aucoin, playing just 10:52 -- the least among all six Phoenix defensemen -- finishing with a minus-1 rating.

As such, it’s likely Phoenix wants Aucoin back in for Game 2. The 38-year-old was averaging over 18 minutes a game prior to getting hurt and was third on the team with a plus-4 rating.