Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane high-fives fans at the team's red carpet event before the home opener.
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Morgan Taylor, 12, of Crystal Lake has her picture taken with Chicago Blackhawks great Bobby Hull.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp high-fives fans at the team's red carpet event before the home opener.
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Chicago Blackhawks great Bobby Hull greets fans during the red carpet event before the home opener.
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Chicago Blackhawks fans look at smartphone photograph during the red carpet event before the home opener.
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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith high-fives fans at the team's red carpet event before the home opener.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Dave Bolland gives a thumbs up to fans during the red carpet event before the home opener.
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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith high-fives fans at the team's red carpet event before the home opener.
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Mike Segvich sells Chicago Blackhawks programs before the game.
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Chicago Blackhawks fans enter the United Center.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews high-fives fans at the team's red carpet event before the game.
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St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg during the second period.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Dave Bolland and St. Louis Blues center David Backes face off during the first period.
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St. Louis Blues defenseman Kris Russell steals the puck from Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg during the second period.
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St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Michael Frolik during the second period.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Bollig lands a punch in a fight with St. Louis Blues right wing Chris Stewart during the first period .
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St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron , right wing T.J. Oshie , and Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford watch the puck during the first period.
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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith gets a hand from Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, left, and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook after scoring the second goal of the game, during the second period.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save during the first period .
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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook gives goalie Corey Crawford a hand after the win.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw celebrates.
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Images of the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 home opener win against the St. Louis Blues. Fans welcomed the team with open arms at a red carpet entrance for current players as well as legends of the past. This late home opener comes in the wake of an NHL strike that has shortened the season.Latest Galleries
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