Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues at the United Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) and goaltender Spencer Knight (30) (right) celebrate after a home opener victory over the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) and goaltender Spencer Knight (30) (right) celebrate after a home opener victory over the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) and goaltender Spencer Knight (30) (right) celebrate after a home opener victory over the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) and goaltender Spencer Knight (30) (right) celebrate after a home opener victory over the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Cole Smith (22) celebrates with teammate Wyatt Kaiser (44) after Smith scored a goal in the third period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Cole Smith (22) celebrates with teammate Wyatt Kaiser (44) after Smith scored a goal in the third period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Cole Smith (22) celebrates with teammate Ryan Greene (20) after Smith scored a goal in the third period of the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Cole Smith (22) celebrates with teammate Ryan Greene (20) after Smith scored a goal in the third period of the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Cole Smith (22) jumps in celebration as St. Louis Blues defenseman Adam Jiricek (36) lays on the ice following a goal by Smith in the third period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Cole Smith (22) jumps in celebration as St. Louis Blues defenseman Adam Jiricek (36) lays on the ice following a goal by Smith in the third period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (17) get tangled up in the third period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (17) get tangled up in the third period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Roman Kantserov (80) takes a shot in the third period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Roman Kantserov (80) takes a shot in the third period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) blocks away the puck in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) blocks away the puck in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) looks for an open teammate in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) looks for an open teammate in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell (16) celebrates with teammate Tyler Bertuzzi (59) after a goal by Frondell in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell (16) celebrates with teammate Tyler Bertuzzi (59) after a goal by Frondell in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell (16) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell (16) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) and center Ryan Donato (8) celebrate after a goal by Rinzel in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) and center Ryan Donato (8) celebrate after a goal by Rinzel in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) battles for the puck with St. Louis Blues centers Pius Suter (22) and Dillon Dube (65) in the second period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) battles for the puck with St. Louis Blues centers Pius Suter (22) and Dillon Dube (65) in the second period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) tries to score on St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) in the second period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) tries to score on St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) in the second period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) tries to make a play in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) tries to make a play in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) and St. Louis Blues left wing Connor McMichael (77) battle in the second period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) and St. Louis Blues left wing Connor McMichael (77) battle in the second period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) tries to make a play in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) tries to make a play in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram (24) and St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) battle in the first period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram (24) and St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) battle in the first period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) looks to make a play in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) looks to make a play in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) is denied on a shot attempt by St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) in the first period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) is denied on a shot attempt by St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) in the first period of the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) argues with a referee in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) argues with a referee in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell (16) looks to make a play in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell (16) looks to make a play in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) watches a play unfold in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) watches a play unfold in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) flips a puck into the stands while warming up for the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) flips a puck into the stands while warming up for the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) warms up for the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) warms up for the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) warms up for the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) warms up for the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) stands on the ice in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) stands on the ice in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) acknowledges applause from the crowd as he stands with his teammates for the national anthem ahead of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) acknowledges applause from the crowd as he stands with his teammates for the national anthem ahead of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced before the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans wear Patrick Kane jerseys while walking through the concourse before the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Fans wear Patrick Kane jerseys while walking through the concourse before the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks fans enter the United Center in Chicago before the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks fans enter the United Center in Chicago before the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Banners featuring Chicago Blackhawks players Connor Bedard and Patrick Kane hang above fans as they enter the United Center in Chicago for the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Banners featuring Chicago Blackhawks players Connor Bedard and Patrick Kane hang above fans as they enter the United Center in Chicago for the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)