In a thrilling Winter Classic matchup at Wrigley Field, the St. Louis Blues decisively defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2, marking a memorable 1,000th NHL game for Cam Fowler, who scored twice. This victory was significant for the Blues, who have now won three of their last four games. Justin Faulk contributed with a goal and two assists, while Jordan Kyrou, Dylan Holloway, and Alexandre Texier also found the net for St. Louis.
The Blackhawks, however, continued their struggles, suffering their fifth consecutive loss and being outscored 27-12 during this streak. Taylor Hall and Tyler Bertuzzi managed to score for Chicago, but their efforts fell short against a dominant Blues team. The game was played in front of a festive crowd of 40,933, showcasing the iconic venue's duality as both a baseball and hockey arena.
St. Louis capitalized early after a delay-of-game penalty on Chicago's Louis Crevier, with Fowler scoring on the ensuing power play. The Blues extended their lead with Faulk's blast from the point and Fowler's second goal, which came from the blue line. Elsewhere in the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens ended the Vegas Golden Knights' six-game winning streak with a comeback victory, and the Washington Capitals triumphed over the Boston Bruins, buoyed by Jakob Chychrun's standout performance.
