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.

The Hawks' flaws were put on full display for both Chicago and a national TV audience in a 6-2 defeat — the team's third straight blowout loss — Tuesday against the Blues at Wrigley Field.