There was some concern that Andrew Ladd would need to miss Game 1 as his wife seemed ready to have a baby, but apparently that situation is, uh, hour-to-hour.
With that in mind, Ladd managed to get to St. Louis in time to suit up for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Blues on Wednesday.
Keep this goofy situation in mind if Ladd ends up being a difference-maker in this contest, which is absolutely a possibility.
Andrew Ladd's wife went into labor. He's in Chicago. He'll be a game-time decision. #Blackhawks
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) April 13, 2016
The Andrew Ladd BabyGoal watch begins
— Erin (@ErinPersists) April 14, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Ladd has arrived in St. Louis, and will play for #Blackhawks in Game 1 -- https://t.co/lAcbN2Fv3m pic.twitter.com/Kk8f0oLhNt
— NBC Sports Chicago (@NBCSChicago) April 14, 2016