Full history, highlights of Bruins in outdoor NHL games
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Winter Classic 2023: Full history, highlights of Bruins in outdoor games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Winter Classic returns to Boston on Jan. 2 when the Bruins host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second outdoor NHL game ever to be played at the iconic Fenway Park.
The Bruins won two of their three previous Winter Classic matchups and own a 3-1 overall record in outdoor games. The Penguins own a 1-1 Winter Classic record and a 2-3 outdoor game mark overall.
This matchup features two rivals with a long Stanley Cup Playoff history and plenty of star power. Bruins center Patrice Bergeron and Penguins center Sidney Crosby are among the future Hall of Famers in this game.
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Ranking every Bruins jersey from Winter Classic, NHL Outdoor games
As we get ready for another fantastic atmosphere at Fenway Park, let’s take a trip down memory lane and look back at the Bruins’ history in outdoor games.
2010 Winter Classic
Opponent: Philadelphia Flyers
Venue: Fenway Park
Score: 2-1 Bruins (OT)
The first outdoor game in Bruins history was a memorable one.
Bruins forward Shawn Thornton and Flyers forward Daniel Carcillo squared off in the first ever fight during a Winter Classic game. That altercation was one of the few exciting moments for the Bruins as they struggled to score against a stingy Flyers blue line.
The B’s finally broke through late in the third period when Mark Recchi scored on the power play with 2:18 remaining in regulation to force overtime. Marco Sturm won it for Boston just 1:57 into the OT period when he finished off a nice pass from Patrice Bergeron.
The Flyers got their revenge in the playoffs later that season by overcoming an 0-3 deficit in the second round and beating the Bruins in Game 7 at TD Garden.
2016 Winter Classic
Opponent: Montreal Canadiens
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Score: Canadiens 5-1
The Canadiens opened the scoring just 1:14 into the first period and took a 3-0 lead into the third period before the Bruins finally got on the board with an Adam…
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