On a rainy Saturday at Wrigley Field, The St. Louis Blues rolled past the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2025 NHL Winter Classic, 6-2. The Blues lit up the scoreboard, and that outburst of offense came from the defense.
The St. Louis defensemen got things started early when Cam Fowler scored a power play goal just 1:40 into the game. Fowler was left all alone in the high slot, and he had all day to bury a wrist shot behind Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek.
That was a big goal to get things going for the Blues, but it was also a big goal for Fowler, who skated in his 1,000th career NHL game.
Fowler’s special day didn’t end there. He put a seeing-eye shot through traffic that found its way past Mrazek for his second of the day in the second period. In just his ninth game as a member of the Blues, Fowler scored his third goal with the franchise.
While Fowler was the story of the game, he had plenty of help creating offense from the blue line. Teammate Justin Faulk contributed a goal and two assists, and his tally came as the result of a gorgeous set play following an offensive zone face-off.
Faulk took a feed from fellow defenseman Philip Broberg and rifled it by Mrazek.
When the St. Louis defense wasn’t wreaking havoc in the Chicago zone, Jordan Binnington was handling things in goal for the Blues. He stopped 27 of the 29 shots he faced, and his best save came in the second period when he absolutely robbed Taylor Hall on a partial breakaway.
Binnington went for the pokecheck and missed, but he was able to throw out his right pad and make a spectacular stop to keep the St. Louis lead at 3-1.
The Blues didn’t give the Blackhawks fans much to cheer about at Wrigley Field as they controlled the game from start to finish. Jordan Kyrou, Alex Texier and Dylan Holloway had the other three tallies for the visiting club.
Tyler Bertuzzi and Taylor Hall scored for Chicago, but the home team couldn’t muster much more than that. This is now the second time the Blackhawks have lost at Wrigley Field with the first defeat coming against the Detroit Red Wings in 2009.
In a thrilling matchup at Wrigley Field, the Blues showcased their defensive prowess as they dominated the Blackhawks in the NHL Winter Classic 2025. The Blues came out strong from the start, shutting down the Blackhawks’ offense with their solid defensive play.
Led by their veteran defensemen and goaltender, the Blues were able to keep the Blackhawks at bay for the majority of the game. They were able to limit the Blackhawks’ scoring chances and effectively clear the puck out of their own zone.
The Blues’ defensive effort was complemented by their strong offensive play, as they were able to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Their ability to transition quickly from defense to offense allowed them to create scoring chances and put pressure on the Blackhawks’ defense.
One of the standout performers for the Blues was their goaltender, who made several key saves to keep the Blackhawks off the scoreboard. His stellar play between the pipes was instrumental in securing the victory for the Blues.
Overall, the Blues’ dominant performance at Wrigley Field was a testament to their strong defensive play and ability to control the game. They were able to stifle the Blackhawks’ offense and come away with a well-deserved win in front of a packed stadium.
As the NHL Winter Classic 2025 comes to a close, the Blues can take pride in their impressive performance and look forward to continuing their success throughout the rest of the season. With their strong defensive play leading the way, the Blues are poised to make a deep playoff run and compete for the Stanley Cup.
