Game 1 photos: Blues 4, Blackhawks 3 (3 OT)

The Blues celebrate after beating the Blackhawks 4-3 in triple overtime.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jonathan Toews skates off the ice as blood drips down his face after a big hit against the Blues.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jonathan Toews reacts after being checked into the boards by the Blues’ Ryan Reaves.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

The Blues’ Ryan Reaves checks Jonathan Toews into the boards.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Patrick Sharp fails to score on Blues goalie Ryan Miller in the second overtime.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jonathan Toews takes a breather during a break in the action during the first overtime.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Patrick Kane skates toward the bench during a break in the action in the first overtime.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford reacts after allowing a goal that tied the game at 3-3 in the third period.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jonathan Toews reacts in the second period.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

The Blues’ Jaden Schwartz celebrates after scoring on goalie Corey Crawford in the third period.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

The puck slips by Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford as the Blues’ Jaden Schwartz scores late in the third period.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Marian Hossa and the Blues’ Jay Bouwmeester battle in the second period.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville gives direction to his players in the second period.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

The Blues’ Ryan Reaves is surrounded by Blackhawks during a fight in the first period.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)