The Winter Classic was such a great idea a few years back. The NHL taking games to some of the most historic ball parks in Baseball and also a Football Stadium so the games can be played outdoors. Giving the players that old feeling of going outside onto a pond and playing until the lights go out. The First one was played in 2008 at the Buffalo Bill’s home, Ralph Wilson Stadium between the Buffalo Sabers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The second Winter Classic took place at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Blackhawks facing the Detroit Red Wings. Now in 2010, Fenway Park was the newest destination.

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All in all, I would say it was a pretty successful day. I mean how many times are you going to see this happen. We had the first fight of the Winter Classic as well as a memorable overtime victory for those home town Bruins. It really could not have gone any smoother on the ice at Fenway Park.

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1) Video Highlights from Boston.com

2) Video Recap by Boston.com Reporters