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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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Gallery posted: 1/22/2013 10:50 PM

About this Gallery

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.