Pittsburgh Penguins (2nd seed, Metropolitan Division) versus Tampa Bay Lightning (2nd seed, Atlantic Division)
Better buckle up for what should be a track meet of a series between two of the speediest, most skilled teams in the National Hockey League. The Lightning will come in slightly more rested, having dumped both the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Islanders in five games. The Penguins are coming off an emotional roller coaster of a series with the archrival Washington Capitals that went six games and featured three overtime contests and plenty of nastiness before the Penguins prevailed.