David Pastrňák, Patrice Bergeron, Sean Kuraly and Brad Marchand scored the goals for the Bruins.

During the team introductions, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra performed the Notre Dame Fight Song.

Prior to team introductions the Bruins' and Blackhawks' legends were introduced: for the Bruins, Cam Neely, Johnny Bucyk, and Ray Bourque; for the Blackhawks, Denis Savard, Tony Esposito, Jill Mikita, and Bobby Hull.

On their way out of the tunnel for team introductions, the Blackhawks were greeted by Notre Dame football legends Rocket Ismail, Brian Smith (linebacker, born 1989), Darius Fleming, Reggie Brooks, and Autry Denson.

The game was simulcast on NBC Sports Radio; it was the last program carried on the network before it converted to a part-time syndication service that day.