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 play-by-play man Jack Michaels made the revelation as Sportsnet came back on air for the start of the third period.
Vegas Golden Knights' Noah Hanifin and Edmonton Oilers' Jack Roslovic battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL game in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 4, 2026. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
There was no more information given about the baby, including the child’s name. Perhaps, Edmond or Edmund could be a fitting 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/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 had a goal each as well.
Vegas goaltender Carter Hart made 31 saves in the victory as the team remained perfect since John Tortorella was named head coach.
Both teams are in the midst of a division title race. Edmonton maintained a slim lead over the Anaheim Ducks with five games left in the season. Each team has 87 points on the year.
With the win, Vegas moved a point back behind both teams.
Vegas Golden Knights' Ivan Barbashev, Mark Stone and Noah Hanifin celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of an NHL game in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 4, 2026. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)