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          Sights and sounds from the Blues-Blackhawks Winter Classic

          A general view inside Wrigley Field prior to the 2025 NHL Winter Classic. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
          • ESPN staffDec 31, 2024, 09:13 PM

          The NHL's annual Winter Classic takes place on Tuesday as the Chicago Blackhawks face the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field.

          The home of the Chicago Cubs and second-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball has been transformed with an ice rink in the center. Wrigley also hosted the second-ever Winter Classic, when the Blackhawks faced the Detroit Red Wings in 2009.

          It is the fourth Winter Classic and seventh outdoor game for Chicago, the most all-time. St. Louis played in the 2022 game against the Minnesota Wild at Target Field.

          The Blackhawks got the day started with a special commute to Wrigley. Players took the CTA Train, similar to how fans arrive, while wearing "Team Chicago" gear. The look pays homage to first responders and includes Chicago Fire, Police and Emergency Management and Communications patches down their sleeves and pants.

          Here are the top sights and sounds from the 2025 Winter Classic.

          Stage is set

          Bagpipes in full effect

          Blues make their arrival

          Each team's threads

          Bedard's stick has all the details

          Drone tour through Wrigley