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Photos of the Chicago Blackhawks’ outdoor game at Wrigley Field against the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic on Dec. 31, 2024.

Blackhawks and Blues players shake hands after a 6-2 Blues win in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks and Blues players shake hands after a 6-2 Blues win in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A quartet of fighter jets fly above fireworks at the start of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A quartet of fighter jets fly above fireworks at the start of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) looks to score against the Blues in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato looks to score against the Blues in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall is checked into the Blues bench by Blues center Zack Bolduc (76) in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall is checked into the Blues bench by Blues center Zack Bolduc (76) in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Hockey fans watch the second period of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Hockey fans watch the second period of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) handles the puck in the first period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) handles the puck in the first period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins performs before the NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins performs before the NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel (73) maneuvers the puck in the first period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel (73) maneuvers the puck in the first period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Chance the Rapper, right, greets Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk after his performance during intermission of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Chance the Rapper, right, greets Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk after his performance during intermission of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) takes a shot on goal in the second period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) takes a shot on goal in the second period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose, center, and his son, London Marley Rose, watch the second period of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose, center, and his son, London Marley Rose, watch the second period of the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks players head to the ice to begin the second period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks players head to the ice to begin the second period against the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The Blackhawks arrive for the NHL Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The Blackhawks arrive for the NHL Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A fan drinks beer from a hockey stick-shaped cup before the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A fan drinks beer from a hockey stick-shaped cup before the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Young Chicago Blackhawks fans get a chance to see the Stanley Cup at the fan fest on Dec. 31, 2024, before their team faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Young Chicago Blackhawks fans get a chance to see the Stanley Cup at the fan fest on Dec. 31, 2024, before their team faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
The Blackhawks and Blues play in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The Blackhawks and Blues play in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans cheer on cue as the Chicago Blackhawks arrive on Dec. 31, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Fans cheer on cue as the Chicago Blackhawks arrive on Dec. 31, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks players warm up with soccer in a circle for the NHL Winter Classic against the Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks players warm up with soccer in a circle for the NHL Winter Classic against the Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans take shots with a puck on Dec. 31, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Fans take shots with a puck on Dec. 31, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Workers wipe off rainwater on the right-field bleachers before the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Workers wipe off rainwater on the right-field bleachers before the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks chairman and owner Danny Wirtz, right, arrives for the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks chairman and owner Danny Wirtz, right, arrives for the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans arrive under the marquee on Dec. 31, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Fans arrive under the marquee on Dec. 31, 2024, before the Blackhawks faced the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Blackhawks fan Matt Johns plays air hockey in the rain with his son Patrick during the festival on Dec. 31, 2024, before his team faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Blackhawks fan Matt Johns plays air hockey in the rain with his son Patrick during the festival on Dec. 31, 2024, before his team faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks players Connor Bedard, from left, Craig Smith, Nick Foligno and Ilya Mikheyev pose for pictures after arriving for the NHL Winter Classic against the Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Blackhawks players Connor Bedard, from left, Craig Smith, Nick Foligno and Ilya Mikheyev pose for pictures after arriving for the NHL Winter Classic against the Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Youth hockey players suit up for skating at intermissions during the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Youth hockey players suit up for skating at intermissions during the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans line up for events outside on Dec. 31, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Fans line up for events outside on Dec. 31, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks faced the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Fans cheer while the Chicago Blackhawks arrive on North Sheffield Avenue on Dec. 31, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Fans cheer while the Chicago Blackhawks arrive on North Sheffield Avenue on Dec. 31, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
The Chicago Blackhawks take a team photo before practicing on the ice Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
The Chicago Blackhawks take a team photo before practicing on the ice Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and teammates practice on the ice Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and teammates practice on the ice Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard and teammates practice on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard and teammates practice on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Signage is added to the outfield walls Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 before the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Signage is added to the outfield walls Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 before the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom and teammates take the ice for practice Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Fake ivy is added to the outfield walls on Dec. 30, 2024 before the Blackhawks and Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Fake ivy is added to the outfield walls on Dec. 30, 2024 before the Blackhawks and Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Signage is displayed on Dec. 30, 2024 before the Blackhawks and Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Signage is displayed on Dec. 30, 2024 before the Blackhawks and Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Signage is displayed by the bleacher entrance and the Harry Caray statue on Dec. 30, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Signage is displayed by the bleacher entrance and the Harry Caray statue on Dec. 30, 2024, before the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues face off in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno greets people as he and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno greets people as he and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
The Blackhawks take a team photo before practicing on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
The Blackhawks take a team photo before practicing on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
The sun sets while the Blackhawks skate with family and friends on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
The sun sets while the Blackhawks skate with family and friends on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi and teammates take the ice for practice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard practices on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard practices on the ice on Dec. 30, 2024, before facing the Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Preparations continue at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, as the baseball diamond is transformed into a hockey venue for the upcoming Discover NHL Winter Classic matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Preparations continue at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, as the baseball diamond is transformed into a hockey venue for the upcoming Discover NHL Winter Classic matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
The marquee at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, promotes the upcoming Discover NHL Winter Classic matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks. The baseball diamond will be transformed into a hockey venue. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
The marquee at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, promotes the upcoming Discover NHL Winter Classic matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks. The baseball diamond will be transformed into a hockey venue. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Preparations continue at Wrigley Field on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, as the baseball diamond is transformed into a hockey rink for the upcoming NHL Winter Classic matchup between the Blackhawks and Blues. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Preparations continue at Wrigley Field on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, as the baseball diamond is transformed into a hockey rink for the upcoming NHL Winter Classic matchup between the Blackhawks and Blues. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Preparations continue at Wrigley Field on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, as the baseball diamond is transformed into a hockey rink for the upcoming NHL Winter Classic matchup between the Blackhawks and Blues. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Preparations continue at Wrigley Field on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, as the baseball diamond is transformed into a hockey rink for the upcoming NHL Winter Classic matchup between the Blackhawks and Blues. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)