Jonathan Toews said his concussion symptoms reappear during practice. He said he feels fine off the ice. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. Chicago Blackhawks No.88 Patrick Kane celebrates with teammate No.10 Patrick Sharp after Kane scored. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Avid Blackhawks fan Jennifer Lund is happy the season has started and is at the Chicago Blackhawks- St. Louis Blues home opener of the NHL season Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
Avid Blackhawks fan Jennifer Lund is happy the season has started and is at the Chicago Blackhawks- St. Louis Blues home opener of the NHL season Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a third period save as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Sunday February 19, 2012 at the United Center. | TOM CRUZE~Sun-Times
Joel Quenneville said Viktor Stalberg had a “special game” Thursday against the Blues. | Nam Y. Huh~AP
Hawks winger Patrick Kane (C) celebrates with winger Patrick Sharp after Kane's goal in the first period gives the Hawks a 1-0 lead in the Chicago Blackhawks- St. Louis Blues home opener of the NHL season Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. Coming to join is center Dave Bolland. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
Hawks winger Patrick Kane (L) leaps into the arms of winger Patrick Sharp after Kane's goal in the first period gives the Hawks a 1-0 lead in the Chicago Blackhawks- St. Louis Blues home opener of the NHL season Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
Hawks winger Patrick Kane (L) celebrates with winger Patrick Sharp after Kane's goal in the first period gives the Hawks a 1-0 lead in the Chicago Blackhawks- St. Louis Blues home opener of the NHL season Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott makes a save on a shot by Hawks winger Bryan Bickell in the first period of the Chicago Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott falls on a loose puck before Hawks winger Patrick Kane can reach it in the first period of the Chicago Blackhawks-St. Louis Blues home opener of the NHL season Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. Open Face Off during the home opener of the 2013-14 season. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Red Carpet Event Chicago Blackhawks Home Opener. Blackhawks No.19 Jonathan Toews walks the red carpet. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. The Madhouse on Madison was rocking during the National anthem. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. Chicago Blackhawks No.88 Patrick Kane with a back hand goal on St. Louis Blues goaltender No. 1 Brian Elliott. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. Chicago Blackhawks No.25 Viktoe Stalberg battles with St. Louis Blues No. 27 Alex Pietrangelo. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. Chicago Blackhawks No.88 Patrick Kane celebrates with teammate No.10 Patrick Sharp after Kane scored. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. Chicago Blackhawks goaltender No.50 Corey Crawford with save on St. Louis Blues No. 57 David Perron. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. Chicago Blackhawks No.52 Brandon Bolig lands a punch to the face of St. Louis Blues No. 25 Chris Stewart. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action.Chicago Blackhawks No.27 Johnny Oduya tips the puck while in mid air while St. Louis Blues No.74 T.J. Oshie defends. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. Chicago Blackhawks No.52 Brandon Bolig lands a punch to the face of St. Louis Blues No. 25 Chris Stewart. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chicago Blackhawks Vs Sty. Louis Blues. 1 St-Period Action. Chicago Blackhawks No.25 Viktoe Stalberg battles with St. Louis Blues No. 27 Alex Pietrangelo. January 22, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Hawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save with no rebound chance for Blues winger Jamie Langenbrunner in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
Hawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save with no rebound chance for Blues winger Jamie Langenbrunner in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
Hawks winger Viktor Stalberg celebrates his third period goal giving the Hawks a 3-0 lead. The Chicago Blackhawks won the home opener by defeating the St. Louis Blues 3-2 Tuesday January 22, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
As distasteful as the NHL lockout was for the players and fans, it might end up being the best thing to happen to the Blackhawks. The urgency of a 48-game season seems to have brought out the best in the Hawks, who parlayed another fast …