Sights And Sounds: A Look Back At The Classic In The Shoe

By Will Chase on March 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm
The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings shake hand after the Blue Jackets victory in the NHL Stadium Series game at the Ohio Stadium at Ohio Stadium.
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You'll remember where you were on Mar. 1, 2025.

In the thriller that was the 2025 Stadium Series at The Shoe featuring the Columbus Blue Jackets beating the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-3 classic, the most-watched stadium series event since 2019.

Fireworks during the national anthem at Ohio Stadium between the Blue Jackets and Red Wings.
Fireworks during the national anthem at Ohio Stadium between the Blue Jackets and Red Wings.
The Blue Jackets and Red Wings postgame handshake.
The Blue Jackets and Red Wings postgame handshake.
Head coach Dean Evason postgame.
Head coach Dean Evason postgame following the Blue Jackets 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
Elvis Merzlikins and Boone Jenner speak to the media after Saturday's 5-3 win.
Elvis Merzlikins and Boone Jenner speak to the media after Saturday's 5-3 win.

It's rare when a game lives up to the billing. The 2025 Stadium Series exceeded the hype as the Blue Jackets capped off an exhilarating day at The Shoe with a 5-3 win behind Elvis Merzlikins' 43 saves, the second-most ever in an outdoor game in NHL history.

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