From Sidney Crosby’s shootout winner at the inaugural Winter Classic to Marco Sturm’s overtime goal at the 2010 event, the Bruins and Penguins have given NHL fans a plethora of memorable moments from the NHL’s premier outdoor event.
This year, the two franchises come together and square off against each other for the first time, as the Bruins host the Penguins at Fenway Park for the 2023 Winter Classic.
This is Boston’s fourth Winter Classic appearance and third time hosting the event. Previously, the Bruins played at the 2010, 2016 and 2019 games. The Penguins, who played in the inaugural showcase in 2008, are playing in their third Winter Classic. It’s the first time Pittsburgh will partake in the outdoor festivities since 2011.
The B’s are 2-1-0 in their three previous appearances, defeating the Flyers in 2010 and the Blackhawks in 2019 while losing to the Canadiens in 2016. Opposing them are a Penguins team that owns a 1-1-0 record all-time at the Winter Classic, winning the inaugural one in 2008 over the Sabres and losing in 2011 to the Capitals.
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Here are all of the previous winners and locations of the Winter Classics.
Previous winners of the Winter Classic
The Bruins, Capitals, Rangers and Blues are tied for the most Winter Classic victories with two apiece. So Boston has a chance to take sole possession of first place on the all-time Winter Classic winners leaderboard with a victory at the 2023 event.
Home-field advantage has not been a thing when it comes to Winter Classic games. In total, hosts of the event have gone 5-6-2. Boston has both won and lost as the home team.
| Year | Venue | Location | Host | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ralph Wilson Stadium | Orchard Park, N.Y. | Buffalo Sabres | Penguins 2, Sabres 1 (SO) |
| 2009 | Wrigley Field | Chicago, Ill. | Chicago Blackhawks | Red Wings 6, Blackhawks 4 |
| 2010 | Fenway Park | Boston, Mass. | Boston Bruins | Bruins 2, Flyers 1 (OT) |
| 2011 | Heinz Field | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Pittsburgh Penguins | Capitals 3, Penguins 1 |
| 2012 | Citizens Bank Park | Philadelphia, Pa. | Philadelphia Flyers | Rangers 3, Flyers 2 |
| 2014 | Michigan Stadium | Ann Arbor, Mich. | Detroit Red Wings | Maple Leafs 3, Red Wings 2 (SO) |
| 2015 | Nationals Park | Washington, D.C. | Washington Capitals | Capitals 3, Blackhawks 2 |
| 2016 | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Mass. | Boston Bruins | Canadiens 5, Bruins 1 |
| 2017 | Busch Stadium | St. Louis, Mo. | St. Louis Blues | Blues 4, Blackhawks 1 |
| 2018 | Citi Field | Queens. N.Y. | New York Rangers | Rangers 3, Sabres 2 (OT) |
| 2019 | Notre Dame Stadium | Notre Dame, Ind. | Chicago Blackhawks | Bruins 4, Blackhawks 2 |
| 2020 | Cotton Bowl | Dallas, Texas | Dallas Stars | Stars 4, Predators 2 |
| 2022 | Target Field | Minneapolis, Minn. | Minnesota Wild | Blues 6, Wild 4 |
When is the 2023 Winter Classic?
- Date: Monday, Jan. 2
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
This season’s Winter Classic will not take place on New Year’s Day like in most previous years. With the holiday falling on a Sunday, the game instead will be played the next day, Monday, Jan. 2.
It is the third time the NHL has pushed the Winter Classic back one day when New Year’s Day is on a Sunday.
Where is the 2023 Winter Classic?
- Venue: Fenway Park
- Location: Boston, Mass.
The 2023 Winter Classic will be played at Fenway Park, home of the MLB’s Boston Red Sox.
It is the first time that the NHL is repeating a venue for the Winter Classic. Fenway Park was the home of the 2010 Winter Classic when the Bruins hosted the Flyers.
It is the third time that Boston is hosting the event. In addition to 2010, the Bruins faced the Canadiens in the 2016 Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium, home of the Patriots.
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How to watch the 2023 Winter Classic
- TV Channel: TNT (U.S.), Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live Stream: Sling TV, DirecTV, SN NOW (Canada)
Fans can watch the game on TNT in the United States, while Canadians can watch on Sportsnet.
Streaming options are available on Sling TV and DirecTV. In addition, those in Canada can stream the action on SN NOW.
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