The ultimate outdoor hockey showdown between the cross-state rival St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks is underway. The Blues are pushing for their third Winter Classic win in three such contests.

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 ...

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 11, 2025, at the United Center. Goaltender Calvin Pickard (30), center Connor McDavid (97) and the Oilers celebrate ...

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 ...