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An NHL fan at Rogers Place to watch the Edmonton Oilers take on the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday gave birth in the arena during the game, according to a broadcaster.
Oilers playmaker Jack Michaels made the revelation as Sportsnet returned to the air for the start of the third period.
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Noah Hanifin of the Vegas Golden Knights and Jack Roslovic of the Edmonton Oilers battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL game in Edmonton, Alberta, April 4, 2026. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
“Breaking news, we heard that someone went into labor here tonight,” Michaels said. “There’s a baby being born on the seventh floor of Rogers Place as we speak. So, someone’s going to have a great story to tell. It would be nice if he joined us on ‘After Hours’ to describe what happened, but that might be a little too much to ask.”
No further information was given about the baby, including his name. Perhaps Edmond or Edmund could be an appropriate name if the child is a boy.
OILERS LOSE LEON DRAIAITL FOR REST OF REGULAR SEASON AS PLAYOFFS APPROACH
Edmonton Oilers goalie Connor Ingram makes a save against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL game in Edmonton, Alberta, April 4, 2026. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
Meanwhile, the Oilers fell to the Golden Knights, 5-1. Brett Howden and Jeremy Lauzon each had a goal and an assist. Colton Sissons, Mark Stone and Rasmus Andersson also scored a goal each.
Vegas goalie Carter Hart made 31 saves in the win as the team remained perfect since John Tortorella was named head coach.
Both teams are in the middle of a race for the division title. Edmonton held a slim lead over the Anaheim Ducks with five games remaining in the season. Each team has 87 points on the year.
With this victory, Vegas fell one point behind both teams.
Ivan Barbashev, Mark Stone and Noah Hanifin of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of an NHL game in Edmonton, Alberta, April 4, 2026. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
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