NHL Fans Hype 2024 Winter Classic as Blues Beat Blackhawks; Top Highlights, Photos
January 1, 2025
The St. Louis Blues dominated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 during the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.
The Blackhawks have infamously struggled in the Winter Classic, with their record dropping to 1-6 and registering just 17 goals over seven games in the outdoor series.
In his 1,000th game, defenseman Cam Fowler led the Blues in scoring with two goals on two shots, adding one blocked shot to his performance to help with the victory.
Despite the lack of competition, fans were in awe of Wrigley Field in its new look: transformed into a winter wonderland for the Winter Classic, with the iconic ballpark serving as a stunning backdrop for the outdoor game:
Sportsnet @SportsnetJoel Hofer: master of the stairs 🩰<a href="https://twitter.com/StLouisBlues?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StLouisBlues</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WinterClassic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WinterClassic</a> <a href="https://t.co/hjxmD5zGVZ">pic.twitter.com/hjxmD5zGVZ</a>
The first period kicked off with an early goal from Blues' Fowler, assisted by Pavel Buchnevich and Robert Thomas, just 1:40 into the game. Blues center Jordan Kyrou extended the lead to 2-0 with a wrist shot, assisted by Jake Neighbours.
St. Louis Blues @StLouisBluesThe first goal of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WinterClassic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WinterClassic</a> belongs to Mr. 1,000 Games himself - Cam Fowler. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stlblues?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stlblues</a> <a href="https://t.co/vuthUzIK3Y">pic.twitter.com/vuthUzIK3Y</a>
Late in the first, left wing Taylor Hall scored for the Blackhawks on a snap shot, stopping the bleeding as the Blues held a 2-1 lead entering the second period.
The third period was all Blues as defensemen Justin Faulk and left wing Dylan Holloway scored and Fowler found his second goal of the day, giving the Blues a 5-1 lead entering the final period.
St. Louis Blues @StLouisBluesNothing but Faulkin' net. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stlblues?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stlblues</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WinterClassic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WinterClassic</a> <a href="https://t.co/4fe4Jk4RiC">pic.twitter.com/4fe4Jk4RiC</a>
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi found the net just past the midway point of the third period, ending Chicago's scoreless streak and narrowing the score to 5-2. However, Blues center Alexandre Texier quickly responded with a goal of his own, extending the lead back to four and securing a commanding advantage to close out the game.
The Blues improved to 18-17 on the season, while the Blackhawks dropped to 12-24.
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