Pictures - Photos from Game 1

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The Bruins had at least a couple of fans in Chicago, and they posed outside the United Center prior to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.



Boston Bruins fans pose outside of the venue as they arrive for Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Illinois, June 12, 2013. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)


The Bruins had at least a couple of fans in Chicago, and they posed outside the United Center prior to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.


JOHN GRESS


Chicago Blackhawks fans Steven Desancic and Jack Basich (R) arrive to attend Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series against the Boston Bruins in Chicago, Illinois, June 12, 2013. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

It's the playoffs. Gotta support the team.


JOHN GRESS


6/12/13: Chicago, IL: Fans wait outside the doors for the United Center to open. The Boston Bruins visited the Chicago Blackhawks for Game One of the Stanley Cup Finals hockey series at the United Center. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Bruins-Blackhawks (1)

Fans were eagerly awaiting the opening of the doors to the United Center in Chicago prior to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.


Jim Davis/Globe Staff


CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 12: A hockey helmet celebrating the Chicago Blackhawks is placed on the head of an Edward Kemeys lion which stands at the front of the Art Institute of Chicago on June 12, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks will match up against the Boston Bruins tonight at the United Center in the first game on the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

A Blackhawks helmet was placed atop an Edward Kemeys lion that stands at the front of the Art Institute of Chicago as Stanley Cup fever gripped the city.


Scott Olson


6/12/13: Chicago, IL: A display of all the individual awards that will be presented this season in the NHL are on a concourse in the United Center. The Boston Bruins visited the Chicago Blackhawks for Game One of the Stanley Cup Finals hockey series at the United Center. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Bruins-Blackhawks (1)

A display of all the individual awards that will be presented this season in the NHL was created on a concourse in the United Center.


Jim Davis/Globe Staff


CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 12: Pedestrians pass a sign showing support for the Chicago Blackhawks in the Loop on June 12, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Blackhawks will match up against the Boston Bruins tonight at the United Center in the first game on the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Businesses around Chicago showed their support for the home team.


Scott Olson




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