Blackhawks drop playoff opener 1-0 to Blues in overtime

Andrew Ladd arrives in time for Blackhawks-Blues playoff opener. Blackhawks winger Andrew Ladd. Photos of Blackhawks player Andrew Ladd. Chris Hine and Chris KucContact ReportersChicago Tribune. Winger Andrew Ladd spent a significant portion of 

Photos from Game 1 of the Blackhawks' first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues on April 13, 2016. Chris HineContact ReporterChicago Tribune. The Blackhawks were without defenseman Duncan Keith, who was suspended for Wednesday night's 

ST. LOUIS – Andrew Ladd will be a game-time decision and Corey Crawford will start when the Blackhawks face the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 tonight. Coach Joel Quenneville said Ladd “just went back to Chicago to be with his wife in the delivery room,” 

CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 03: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after scoring his third goal of the game in the second period against the Boston Bruins at the United Center on April 3, 2016. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images).

With that in mind, Ladd managed to get to St. Louis in time to suit up for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Blues on Wednesday. Keep this goofy situation in mind if Ladd ends up being a difference-maker in this contest, which is absolutely a possibility.