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2015 NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens series preview

Much of the discussion of this Atlantic Division finals series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens will center on the "rematch" narrative following the Habs' 4-game, first round sweep of the Lightning a season ago.

Game 1 is Friday at Bell Centre, and the Lightning and Habs are very different teams from a season ago. The Bolts managed total regular season dominance over the Habs in 2014-15, outscoring them 21-8 and out-attempting them 247-167 with five wins in five games.

The Lightning enjoyed an on-paper advantage vs. the Habs last year, too, however.