Fans watch pregame entertainment in the rain before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) warms up before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game featuring the Chicago Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues warm up before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Fireworks explode during the Star-Spangled Banner before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game featuring the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

A St. Louis Blues fan watches the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Blues at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

The Smashing Pumpkins perform before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game featuring the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks national anthem singer Jim Cornelison sings the Star-Spangled banner before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game featuring the Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) takes the ice for the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game featuring the Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)