The MATCHUP

About the Lightning

Tampa Bay finished second in the Atlantic Division. In the playoffs, the Lightning beat Detroit in seven games, Montreal in six and the New York Rangers in seven.

Leading scorersGAPts.

Tyler Johnson, C12921

Nikita Kucherov, RW91019

Steven Stamkos, W71017

Alex Killorn, C7916

Ondrej Palat, LW7815

Valtteri Filppula, C3811

Goalie: Ben Bishop 12-8, 2.15 goals-against average, .920 saves percentage.

Coach: Jon Cooper is in his second full season after being hired with 16 games remaining in the 2012-13 season.

History: Entered league in 1992, won Stanley Cup in 2004.

About the Blackhawks

Chicago finished third in the Central Division. The Blackhawks beat Nashville in six games, the Wild in four and Anaheim in seven.

Leading scorersGAPts.

Patrick Kane, RW101020

Jonathan Toews, C9918

Duncan Keith, D21618

Marian Hossa, RW4913

Patrick Sharp, LW4812

Brad Richards, C2911

Goalie: Corey Crawford, 9-4, 2.56, .919.

Coach: Joel Quenneville is in his 18th season overall and seventh with Chicago.

History: One of the "Original Six," entered the league in 1926. Won Cups in 1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013.