It was an emotional game in the Windy City as longtime former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews made his return to the United Center for the first time as an opponent. Also, the first time since April 2023, where he played his last game as a Chicago Blackhawk against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 37-year-old veteran received a heartfelt tribute and a four-minute standing ovation from 19,894 Blackhawks fans in attendance in the first period of the game in his return to Chicago. This was an emotional game for Blackhawks fans and the city of Chicago.