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Images: Blackhawks open season with a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues

See images from the Chicago Blackhawks' opening game of the season at the United Center in Chicago. The Blackhawks entered the stadium on the red carpet before facing off against the St. Louis Blues. West Dundee native Ryan Hartman of the Blackhawks scored the first goal of his NHL career.

  Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ryan Hartman celebrates after scoring during the second period of Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Brian Campbell of the Chicago Blackhawks walks the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Corey Crawford of the Chicago Blackhawks walks the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Brent Seabrook of the Chicago Blackhawks walks the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Corey Crawford of the Chicago Blackhawks walks the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Samantha Cordt of Fox Lake cheers as members of the Chicago Blackhawks walk the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks walks the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Fans look for their favorite players Chicago Blackhawks on the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Artemi Panarin of the Chicago Blackhawks greets fans as makes his way through the rain while walking the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks walks the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Scott Darling of the Chicago Blackhawks walks the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks greets fans on both sides of the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Richard Panik of the Chicago Blackhawks manages without his umbrella as he walks the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Members of the Chicago Blackhawks ice crew walks through the rain at the start the red carpet outside the United Center prior to Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Left wing Richard Panik (14) of the Chicago Blackhawks scores on a first-period power play as St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) watches the puck go in the net during Wednesday's game at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Left wing Richard Panik of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after scoring on a first-period power play against the St. Louis Blues during Wednesday's game at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Left wing Richard Panik (14)of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with his teammates after scoring on a first-period power play against the St. Louis Blues during Wednesday's game at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane leads the attack during the first period Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ryan Hartman of the Chicago Blackhawks checks St. Louis Blues right wing Dmitrij Jaskin (23) during Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford covers the puck in front of St. Louis Blues right wing Ryan Reaves as defenseman Brent Seabrook arrives to help during Wednesday's home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  The puck gets past St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen for a goal by Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ryan Hartman during the second period of Wednesday's game at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov (15) battles St. Louis Blues center Jori Lehtera (12) on a face-off during the second period of Wednesday's game at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks center Tyler Motte (64) falls to the ice on a play for the puck during the second period of Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks center Vinnie Hinostroza has the puck on an offensive attack during the second period of Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews complains about a call after receiving a penalty during the second period of Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa skates on a St. Louis power play during the second period of Wednesday's game at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Blackhawks center Tyler Motte reaches for the puck during the second period of Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
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