Early Intermission: CHI @ PIT - 19:20 of the First Period

At the discretion of the officials, a decision was made to end the period early with the final 0:40 to be played prior to the start of the second period due to the puck breaking the glass behind the net.

The decision was made in accordance with Rule 77.3, which states, "If any unusual delay occurs within five (5) minutes of the end of the first or second periods, the Referee may order the next regular intermission to be taken immediately. The balance of the period will be completed on the resumption of play with the teams defending the same goals after which the teams will change ends and resume play of the ensuing period without delay."