NHL thrilled to host Winter Classic at Wrigley Field
The Blackhawks are playing at Wrigley Field on Tuesday for the first time in 16 years, taking on the St. Louis Blues. Shardaa Gray reports.
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The Blackhawks are playing at Wrigley Field on Tuesday for the first time in 16 years, taking on the St. Louis Blues. Shardaa Gray reports.
Nick Foligno's message to his team is to use the energy the event brings to their advantage.
Some businesses have even swapped out the Cubs logo for that of the Blackhawks outside their windows. Shardaa Gray has a preview of the New Year's Eve Blackhawks-Blues game at Wrigley Field.
The 'Hawks also lost three of four in their season series against Dallas.
"You know, you have to look out for things that could happen along the way. Weather is always a part of that. It's nice and warm here in Chicago. We were prepared for any kind of weather," said Steve Mayer, president of content and events for the NHL.
Goaltender Petr Mrazek was pulled after allowing four goals on 11 shots in the first period. Backup Arvid Soderblom made 22 saves.
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Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.
Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
League officials have been working to ensure the surface will be up to snuff in regard to safety standards for the Blackhawks as they take on the St. Louis Blues on New Year's Eve.
Bedard snapped a tie with his seventh goal of the season.
Jack Hughes scored his 13th goal during a big third period for New Jersey, helping the Devils beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.
Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice, Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and T.J. Brodie also scored for the 'Hawks.
Tyler Bertuzzi also scored for the Blackhawks, who were 0-5-1 in their previous six road games.
Alex Vlasic scored for the second straight game for Chicago, which has dropped five in a row. Alec Martinez added his first goal of the season.
Richardson, 55, was 57-118-15 in two-plus seasons as coach of the rebuilding Blackhawks.
The Blackhawks have missed the playoffs in seven of the past eight seasons, and haven't advanced past the first round since winning the Stanley Cup in 2015.
Alex Vlasic was the Blackhawks' best player, showing off his improved offensive game.
Lukas Reichel scored for the 'Hawks. Arvid Soderblom stopped 18 shots.
Connor Bedard had a power-play goal and assist.
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Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen and Louis Crevier also scored.
Lukas Reichel and Patrick Maroon scored for the Blackhawks, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
