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Images: Chicago Blackhawks open season vs. New York Rangers, raise Stanley Cup banner

See images from the Chicago Blackhawks season opening game vs. the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago Wednesday night. Team members celebrated their 2015 Stanley Cup victory and raised a banner as part of pregame ceremonies.

  Fans reach out to touch the Stanley Cup during the red carpet ceremony prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Fans reach out to touch the Stanley Cup during the red carpet ceremony prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Patrick Kane walks the red carpet prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Marian Hossa walks the red carpet prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Jonathan Toews greets fans as he walks the red carpet prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Duncan Keith greets fans while walking the red carpet prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Goalie Corey Crawford walks the red carpet prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Goalie Corey Crawford walks the red carpet prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Fans watch players walk the red carpet prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Fans Kelly Whitlock, left, of Arlington Heights and Patti Triola of Mundelein watch players walk the red carpet prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Patti Triola of Mundelein snaps a photo as the Chicago Blackhawks players walk the red carpet prior to the opening game of the 2015-2016 season against the New York Rangers at the United Center. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
  The Chicago Blackhawks 2015 Stanley Cup Championship banner is raised prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  The Chicago Blackhawks 2015 Stanley Cup Championship banner is raised prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  The Chicago Blackhawks 2015 Stanley Cup Championship banner is raised prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Players watch the video board following the raising of the Chicago Blackhawks 2015 Stanley Cup Championship banner. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  The Chicago Blackhawks raise the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship banner at the United Center Wednesday. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
  The Chicago Blackhawks raise the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship banner at the United Center Wednesday. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
  Young Chicago Blackhawks fans show their support as the team raises the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship banner at the United Center Wednesday. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
  Niklas Hjalmarrson hoists the Stanley Cup as he skates onto the ice during introductions . Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Jonathan Toews lifts the Stanley Cup prior to Wednesday's game with the New York Rangers at the United Center in Chicago. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  New York Rangers center Derick Brassard and Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov battle for control of the puck. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
  New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist blocks a shot on goal by Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Desjardins. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews moves the puck down the ice ahead of New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast and center Jarret Stoll . Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
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