The Chicago Blackhawks would likely prefer to play indoors, thank you very much. The storied franchise is winless in all five of the NHL’s showcase Winter Classic events they have played in. On the other hand,

St. Louis coach Jim Montgomery walked around before the Winter Classic. He looked at the growing crowd soaking in the festive atmosphere.

There’s still no joy in Wrigleyville, at least where the Chicago Blackhawks are concerned. The Hawks lost their sixth of seven Winter Classics on Tuesday — and their second at Wrigley Field — suffering a 6-2 defeat at the hands of the St.