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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 player Jack Michaels made the revelation when 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 fight for the puck during the second period of an NHL game in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 4, 2026. (Jason Franson/Canadian Press)
“Breaking news, we heard 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 will have a great story to tell. It would be nice if they would join us on ‘After Hours’ to describe what happened, but that might be asking too much.”
No further information about the baby was provided, including the child’s name. Perhaps Edmond or Edmund might be an appropriate name if the child is a boy.
OILERS LOSE LEON DRAISAITL 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, on April 4, 2026. (Jason Franson/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.
Las Vegas goaltender Carter Hart made 31 saves in the win and the team has 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 slight lead over the Anaheim Ducks with five games left in the season. Each team has 87 points on the year.
With the victory, Vegas moved 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, on April 4, 2026. (Jason Franson/Canadian Press)
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