Road to the Winter Classic

• 2011: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals
• 2012: Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers
• 2014: Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• 2015: Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• 2016: Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens
• 2017: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings & St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• 2018: New York Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres
• 2019: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
• 2020: Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators
• 2024: Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• 2022: St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild

Follow the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins on their road to the NHL Winter Classic in this behind the scenes, all access, four-part series. 2011 - Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA

Reality, Documentary

1Wed, Dec 15, 2010

Penguins vs. Capitals: Part 1

Head coaches Bruce Boudreau of Washington and Dan Bylsma of Pittsburgh, along with a host of key players, including the Caps' Alex Ovechkin and the Pens' Sidney Crosby, are in the spotlight as the two clubs battle through their busy December schedules.

2Wed, Dec 22, 2010

Penguins vs. Capitals: Part 2

The Penguins and Capitals fight for first place in their respective Eastern Conference divisions. Following a home game versus Anaheim, the Caps head to Boston and Ottawa. Meanwhile, the Pens visit their in-state rivals in Philadelphia for a significant Atlantic Division showdown before hosting the New York Rangers and Phoenix Coyotes.

3Wed, Dec 29, 2010

Penguins vs. Capitals: Part 3

Preparations begin in Pittsburgh to set up the hockey rink at Heinz Field. The teams face each other on the ice in Washington.

4Wed, Jan 05, 2011

Penguins vs. Capitals: Part 4

The game is delayed by rain, but the teams finally take the ice under the lights at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh