Brandon Saad scores against Kings goalie Jonathan Quick in the first period. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick looks at the puck as Brandon Saad scores on a redirect in the first period. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Brandon Saad tips in a Nick Leddy shot for a goal against Kings goalie Jonathan Quick in the first period. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
Brandon Bollig draws a roughing penalty on the Kings’ Alec Martinez leading to a power play goal by Brandon Saad. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
The Kings’ Mike Richards reacts to a failed scoring opportunity in the first period. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
Jonathan Toews is checked by the Kings’ Jake Muzzin in the first period. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
Patrick Sharp, Bryan Bickell and Brandon Bollig before Game 1. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews and Michal Handzus and the Kings’ Jarret Stoll and Mike Richards before Game 1. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
Patrick Kane flips a puck into the crowd before playing Kings in Game 1. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
The Kings’ Mike Richards and the Blackhawks’ Michal Rozsival before Game 1. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford heads to the dressing room before playing the Kings. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks fans find position in the standing room section. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Ushers distribute towels as Blackhawks fans arrive. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks fans have a view of the skyline from the 300 level. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks fans arrive for Game 1. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks fans arrive and purchase merchandise. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks fans arrive for Game 1 at the United Center. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Security check as fans arrive for Game 1. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks fans arrive for Game 1 at the United Center. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
The Kings’ Kyle Clifford (left) stretches with his teammates before Game 1. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
Kings fan Amy Farand of Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, talks to members of the Blackhawks Ice Crew outside the United Center. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks Betty Prosek of Westchester takes a photo of a video board outside the United Center. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
