NHL Fans Hype 2024 Winter Classic as Blues Beat Blackhawks; Top Highlights, Photos
Taylyn HadleyJanuary 1, 2025
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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.
MLB @MLBWrigley Field on ice ❄️#WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/UUZiikfEWx
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:
Mark Lazerus @MarkLazerusIt is quite a scene. #WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/RWsVrbUELt
B/R Open Ice @BR_OpenIceThe view of the #WinterClassic ice from the Wrigley Brownstones 😍 pic.twitter.com/q7tuYVV3TZ
B/R Open Ice @BR_OpenIceThe Blackhawks had a bagpipe procession down the alley and into Wrigley for the #WinterClassic 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LQaSNyI12J
Sportsnet @SportsnetJoel Hofer: master of the stairs 🩰@StLouisBlues | #WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/hjxmD5zGVZ
Eloy @EloyGarcia84Smashing Pumpkins at the Winter Classic pic.twitter.com/8yHi8XwlVQ
Eloy @EloyGarcia84Chance the Rapper at the Winter Classic pic.twitter.com/dUq59Q4c2S
Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawksBringing the anthem to the Friendly Confines 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/E9De39k6TR
IcyVert @IcyVertthe winter classic is the coolest thing in all of American sports.
this is not up for debate. https://t.co/Ky7hLhIRWi
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 #WinterClassic belongs to Mr. 1,000 Games himself – Cam Fowler. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/vuthUzIK3Y
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. #stlblues #WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/4fe4Jk4RiC
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.
