Blackhawks 4, Kings 1

Fans celebrate after the goal by Niklas Hjalmarsson during the third period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Greene (2), skates away as Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) celebrates his goal with Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19), during the third period of their game at the United Center, in Chicago, on Monday, Mar. 30, 2015. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)

Marian Hossa celebrates his goal with Jonathan Toews during the third period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Marian Hossa celebrates withJonathan Toews after his goal during the third period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Marian Hossa celebrates with teammates after his goal during the third period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Niklas Hjalmarsson celebrates with Johnny Oduya and Andrew Desjardins after scoring during the second period.

Johnny Oduya jumps into the arms of Niklas Hjalmarsson after Hjalmarsson scored during the second period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Patrick Sharp celebrates the goal by his teammate Niklas Hjalmarsson during the second period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Duncan Keith celebrates with Marian Hossa and Andrew Shaw after his goal during the second period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Duncan Keith celebrates with Marian Hossa after his goal during the second period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Brandon Saad is shaken after getting a hard hit from Kings left wing Kyle Clifford during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Brandon Saad gets hit hard by Kings left wing Kyle Clifford during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Marian Hossa and Jonathan Toews team up against Kings center Tyler Toffoli during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Jonathan Toews tries to get the puck away from Kings center Tyler Toffoli during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Bryan Bickell reacts after getting hit by Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr hits Bryan Bickell hard during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Kings center Jeff Carter and Marcus Kruger following a faceoff during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Bryan Bickell is surrounded by teammates after his goal during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Bryan Bickell celebrates after scoring during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Brandon Saad gets to the puck before Kings center Anze Kopitar during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Brandon Saad gets to the puck before Kings center Anze Kopitar during the first period.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Brad Richards hits the ice as he tries to get the puck away from Kings center Nick Shore during the first period.

Kyle Baun (39) warms up before the game.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Kyle Baun warms up before the game.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Kyle Baun warms up before the game.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)