When the Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice on on Monday night at the United Center, they will do so with the opportunity to do something they have never done in this building and haven’t done in Chicago since 1938: hoist the Stanley Cup.
With a 3-2 series lead and a chance to wrap up the series Monday, the Blackhawks will welcome sports’ most famous trophy into their home arena, and the NHL has helpfully reminded the team (and the fans) of its impending presence.
Philip Pritchard, a well-known keeper of the Stanley Cup (he’s the blonde gentleman that dons the white gloves and carries the trophy around), tweeted about the Cup's travels Monday.
The Hockey Hall of Fame, which is located in Toronto, confirmed the Cup was scheduled to arrive in Chicago ahead of Game 6 and will also travel to Tampa if there is a Game 7 Wednesday.
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Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with teammates Marian Hossa #81, Andrew Shaw #65 and Jonathan Toews #19 after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 2-0 in Game Six to win the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning face off in the 2015 Stanley Cup Final. Scroll through for photos of some of the best moments in the series so far. Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks stands on the ice as an American Flag is passed around prior to Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Patrick Sharp (10) of the Chicago Blackhawks scores an empty net goal in the first period past Steven Stamkos (91) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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A general view of pregame during Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Valtteri Filppula (51) of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores a second period goal against Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Ryan Callahan (24) of the Tampa Bay Lightning collides with Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period in Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Ryan Callahan (24) of the Tampa Bay Lightning gets knocked to the ice during a pile up in front of the net in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Antoine Vermette (80) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates his third period goal against Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Antoine Vermette (80) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Patrick Kane (88) of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Jake Sheire of Las Vegas, NV, celebrates after waching the Chicago Blackhawks win Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final on the video board at Wrigley Field during a rain delay during the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds.
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Nikita Kucherov (86) of the Tampa Bay Lightning falls into the net past Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period of Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Nikita Kucherov (86) of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates off the ice after crashing into the against the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 5 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Brandon Saad (20) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2 to 1 in Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2 to 1 in Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Brandon Saad (20) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period against Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Fans cheer during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center.
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Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates his second period goal with Patrick Sharp (10) of the Chicago Blackhawks against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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A Chicago Blackhawks fan looks on in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Andrew Shaw (65) of the Chicago Blackhawks collides with Jason Garrison (5) of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2 to 1 in Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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An artist shows off a painting outside before Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center.
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Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks stretches to make a save in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2 to 1 in Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Actor Vince Vaughn watches Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center.
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Brandon Saad (20) celebrates with Brad Richards (91) and Patrick Kane (88) of the Chicago Blackhawks after scoring a goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final.
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Brandon Saad (20) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period against Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a save against Ondrej Palat (18) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Four of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Ryan Callahan (24) of the Tampa Bay Lightning tries for the wrap-around shot against Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Alex Killorn (17) of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) of the Chicago Blackhawks get involved after the whistle in the first period during Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Fans take pictures of paintings outside the United Center before the start of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Corey Crawford (50) and Bryan Bickell (29) of the Chicago Blackhawks take the ice for warmups before Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center.
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Fans look on during warmups before Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center.
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Brad Richards (91) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with teammates after scoring a first period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning lays on the ice after a play against the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Jonathan Toews (19) of the Chicago Blackhawks crahes into the net against Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Head coach Joel Quenneville of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts from the bench against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Marian Hossa (81) of the Chicago Blackhawks takes a shot as he is tripped by Braydon Coburn (55) of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period during Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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Cedric Paquette (13) of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores the game winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center. The Lightning defeated the Blackhawks 3-2.
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Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts after losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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A Chicago Blackhawks fan reacts after the Blackhawks lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center.
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A Michael Jordan statue is seen prior to Game 3 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center.
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Fans pose outside before Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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An American flag is passed around the arena during the national anthem before the start of Game Two of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks line up for the national anthem before the start of Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Teuvo Teravainen (86) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period against Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Jason Garrison (5) of the Tampa Bay Lightning checks Antoine Vermette (80) of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period during Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Cedric Paquette (13) of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores a first period goal against Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Steven Stamkos (91) of the Tampa Bay Lightning falls to the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Andrew Shaw (65) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with teammate Andrew Desjardins (11) after scoring a goal against Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Marian Hossa (81) of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts to a third period goal by Brent Seabrook (7) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning checks Andrew Shaw (65) of the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) of the Tampa Bay Lightning drinks water during a break in play against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period in Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Patrick Kane (88) of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Ondrej Palat (18), Nikita Kucherov (86) and Tyler Johnson (9) of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate Johnson's goal during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 2 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Alex Killorn (17) of the Tampa Bay Lightning collides with Jonathan Toews (19) of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period in Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Andrew Shaw (65) of the Chicago Blackhawks reaches for a loose puck against Ondrej Palat (18) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Alex Killorn (17) of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores a first period goal against Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks gives up a goal in the first period to Alex Killorn (17) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Jonathan Toews (19) of the Chicago Blackhawks and Ryan Callahan (24) of the Tampa Bay Lightning battle for the puck during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Valtteri Filppula (51) of the Tampa Bay Lightning goes after a loose puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save in the first period against Antoine Vermette (80) of the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Tyler Johnson (9) of the Tampa Bay Lightning fights with Marian Hossa (81) of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period in Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Chicago Blackhawks fans look on during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning stretches during a break in play in between the second period and third period against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Brad Richards (91) of the Chicago Blackhawks passes the puck from the corner against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Kris Versteeg (23) of the Chicago Blackhawks crashes into the net against Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Kris Versteeg (23) of the Chicago Blackhawks crashes into the net against Ben Bishop (30) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Corey Crawford (50) of the Chicago Blackhawks dives for the puck against Brian Boyle (11) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Teuvo Teravainen (86) celebrates his third period goal with Duncan Keith (2) of the Chicago Blackhawks against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on in Tampa, Florida.
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Chicago Blackhawks fans cheer against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arenain in Tampa, Florida.
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Teuvo Teravainen (86) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates his third period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Antoine Vermette (80) of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates his third period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Chicago Blackhawks fans cheer against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
