Game 1 photos: Blackhawks 3, Kings 1

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)