There’s still no joy in Wrigleyville, at least where the Chicago Blackhawks are concerned. The Hawks lost their fifth of five Winter Classics on Tuesday — and their second at Wrigley Field — suffering a 6-2 defeat at the hands of the St. Louis Blues. Another longtime rival, the Detroit Red Wings, had dealt the Hawks a 6-4 loss in the first Classic at Wrigley on Jan 1, 2009. The … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks lose 6-2 to the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field — their 5th defeat in 5 Winter Classics
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Struggling Blackhawks, lousy weather fail to dampen spirits ahead of Wrigley hockey game
In the eyes of Chicagoan Conrad Brewer, 8, there was too much recognition of the St. Louis Blues in the form of statues, flags and other signage at the fan festival before Tuesday’s hockey game at Wrigley Field. “Since it’s in the Chicago hometown, I think we should have more Chicago Blackhawks things than Blues,” Brewer said late Tuesday morning as a light rain fell on a … [Read more...] about Struggling Blackhawks, lousy weather fail to dampen spirits ahead of Wrigley hockey game
NHL Winter Classic: Everything you need to know, from how they build the rink at Wrigley Field to the food options
Leave it to the environs of a 110-year-old ballpark to inspire professional hockey players to wax nostalgic about childhood memories of pond hockey. Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno said the Winter Classic, Tuesday’s outdoor game between the Hawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field, has the power to bring fans back to the “grassroots of hockey.” “Any player who’s … [Read more...] about NHL Winter Classic: Everything you need to know, from how they build the rink at Wrigley Field to the food options
Fantasy Hockey Week 13: Players to Stream Into Your Lineup
Another week in the NHL is about to begin, and managers are preparing for their 2024 Week 13 fantasy hockey matchups. The best strategy to beat your opponent is streaming players and maximizing your games played for the week. Here is an overview of Week 13 along with some of the best streamers available in fantasy leagues this week. 2024 Week 13 Fantasy Hockey Schedule The week … [Read more...] about Fantasy Hockey Week 13: Players to Stream Into Your Lineup
Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists
Crosby now has 1,034 assists, good for 12th in NHL history. Only three players — Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman — have more assists with a single team. The 37-year-old Crosby has played 1,310 regular-season games. Lemieux played 915. … [Read more...] about Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists