A day game became a night game. It happened with no more or less objective meaning attached, unless one considers that a larger eye test from a prime-time audience carries extra weight. The host Bears didn't wait long before showing the viewing public their kayaking end-zone bit, one highlight of a first half that was dominated by Chicago and no ratings success for the Vikings.
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The Wild’s Brock Faber played in the 2022 Games in Beijing when he was still at the University of Minnesota and NHL players stayed at home. In 2026, he’s back.