Kings’ banner day

The Kings and their fans watch the Stanley Cup banner get hoisted to the rafters before their season-opening game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Captain Dustin Brown (center) is joined by assistant captains Matt Greene (left) and Anze Kopitar as they bring the Stanley Cup banner to center ice before it is raised to the rafters at Staples Center on Saturday.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings left wing Simon Gagne raises the Stanley Cup during pregame ceremonies at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings center Brad Richardson gives fans a good look at the Stanley Cup during pregame ceremonies at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was on hand Saturday to watch the Kings hoist their Stanley Cup banner.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings captain Dustin Brown takes the Stanley Cup from Phil Pritchard of the Hockey Hall of Fame for pregame ceremonies Saturday.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook and Kings left wing Kyle Clifford go after a loose puck in the third period Saturday.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings defenseman Alec Martinez and Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa go after a loose puck in the second period Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Blackhawks goalkeeper Corey Crawford and defenseman Sheldon Brookbank provide a wall of defense as King center Colin Fraser tries to collect the puck on Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings fan Jake Westphal gets ready to enter Staples Center for the season opener on Saturday.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Hockey fans wait to enter Staples Center on Saturday, when the Kings raised their Stanley Cup banner.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Christina Ingram waits with other fans to enter Staples Center for the season-opening game Saturday.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

A Zamboni makes its way across the ice as the Staples Center crew prepares the rink for the season-opening game between the Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.  (Harry How / Getty Images)