Thu 4/12/12 4:52 PM

Patrick Sharp is slated to join center Marcus Kruger and Viktor Stalberg on Chicago's second line in Game 1 versus Phoenix on Thursday night. The Blackhawks are expected to load their top line with returning captain Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa. Sharp was the team's second-leading scorer during the regular season with 69 points in 74 games. He also led the club with 33 goals.