The Boston Bruins, who lead the NHL in points this season, defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 to win this year's Winter Classic in front of 39243 fans on ...
The goal came soon after the Bruins had killed four minutes of Penguins' power-play time after minor penalties on forward [David Pastrnak](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3114778/david-pastrnak) and defenseman [Hampus Lindholm](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/2968818/hampus-lindholm). As has become an NHL outdoor game tradition, both teams arrived at the Classic wearing attention-grabbing attire. One major change between the two games: The rink for this year's edition ran parallel to the Green Monster in left field, with a replica baseball diamond hockey rink built in between. "You don't grow up thinking you're gonna be playing a hockey game at Fenway Park," he said. This was the second Winter Classic to be held at Fenway Park. It was a pretty even game," Sullivan said. "When he plays with that confidence and he skates, the puck seems to find him sometimes. Ullmark raised his arms in the air in celebration as the Bruins surrounded him, while Pittsburgh's players momentarily remained on the bench until the no-goal was confirmed. "It was a real competitive hockey game. Boston has the best record in the NHL this season at 29-4-4. Boston was reminded about its prowess as a third-period team, where it now has a plus-41 goal differential. "Just jumping in cold into an outdoor game carries a few more challenges than a regular game."
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins didn't just take a bus to Fenway Park for the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic. They took a trip back in time.
The Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in the 2010 Winter Classic. "The guys walked out in vintage Red Sox outfits and, again, you come back to how lucky we are to be at such a great event." "I went on the field with them and I played catch with that glove," Hernandez said. "We did not coordinate with the Bruins, at least it's not my understanding that we did," Sullivan said. Bergeron said that the Bruins were planning this for a year, since the announcement of the 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway. The uniforms were custom-fitted to each player, complete with stirrup socks.
The Centennial Celebration will include a state-of-the-art exhibit, an original coffee-table book, and a black-tie gala benefitting the Boston Bruins ...
Focused on story-telling and celebration, these programs represent just a few of the several aspects of the Bruins Centennial that fans can expect in the season ahead. The typography used within the mark is a hand-drawn adaption of the club's iconic nameplate artwork, and will be featured in Centennial wordmarks and supplemental creative throughout the celebration. The varsity-style "100" typography inside of the bear is a nod to retro styling, harkening back to pennants and programs from yesteryear.
The Boston Bruins made a special entrance to the 2023 Winter Classic, and it was a very appropriate one given the venue.
This year's Winter Classic will be the second one played at Fenway Park, making it the only venue in the history of the event to play host twice. The Penguins brought an old time baseball feel to Monday's game, too. [their matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/why-winter-classic-fenway-park-so-special-penguins-coach-mike-sullivan).
The NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic on Monday at Fenway Park.
… Pittsburgh played in the first Winter Classic when Crosby scored the winning goal in a shootout with light snow falling against the Sabres in the Buffalo Bills’ home stadium in 2008. … Unlike regular games, when the goaltender leads the team onto the ice, Bergeron was the first one to step out of the dugout when the Bruins made their way from the home dugout. Orr also took a shot, sliding it to former Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, who squatted down and made the catch. They also played during the second intermission. They were sold to the group that’s headed by principle owner John Henry in December of 2021. There was a souvenir foul puck in the second when Ullmark made a save and the puck popped into the air, sailing into the first row of seats behind the Penguins’ dugout.
The Boston Bruins players show up to 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park vs. Pens in awesome throwback Red Sox gear.
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The Boston Bruins rallied with two third-period goals to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in the 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park on Monday. Here's what you ...
Nobody should need another reason to pay attention to the third period here — it's the Winter Classic, it's 1-0, and it's the only game on TV — but we've got one; Watching the Penguins try to hold on to a one-goal lead should be interesting. They haven't scored yet — with the only goal coming from Kasperi Kapanen to this point — but Crosby, Guentzel and Rust have been all over the puck in this game. The Penguins' top line is getting a ton of offensive zone time. That's despite mostly matching up against the Bruins' top trio in Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and Jake DeBrusk, per Natural Stat Trick. This will be something to watch going forward for the Penguins. The Penguins are 0-for-3 with the advantage in the Classic, and 0-for-12 dating through their previous. There are under 10 minutes remaining in regulation. As viewed from the press box in Fenway Park, the ice surface appears to have held well for this Winter Classic. That might be enough to sink the Penguins to a five-game skid (0-3-2) if this score holds up. The Penguins are on an 0-2-3 skid with a road trip that picks up later this week in Las Vegas. The Penguins played a spirited Winter Classic. "I've been lucky enough to play in three of these now, and just look around.
David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron are the two holdovers from that 2009-10 squad. In front of a rabid Boston fanbase, including a young Charlie Coyle, they each ...
Unlike Grzelcyk’s first experience, McAvoy didn’t have much time to take in the aura of Fenway for the first time. Everything that went into it before, all the excitement and getting to bring your family, that’s what was kind of the most special part of it. I remember not being able to enjoy as much as I would’ve wanted to, just because it was so quick and I was surrounded by so many other things.” The way that it ended, and the fireworks and everything, it was pretty special.” “You just hope that one day you’ll be out there and play in one of your own.” Before that, Grzelcyk partook in the inaugural prep school Fenway game in 2010. But, I still remember the first time we played here, and that’s still top 10, maybe even a top 5 [moment] in my hockey career.” The NHL’s oversaturation of outdoor games may have impacted the fan’s viewing experience to some. “It was a lot of fun,” recalled Carter, who will skate in his fifth career NHL outdoor game. “The last few days going back to Fenway…it was definitely something that I thought about,” Bergeron said following Sunday’s outdoor practice. David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron are the two holdovers from that 2009-10 squad. The image of Marco Sturm’s overtime winner with the Green Monster backdrop remains etched in Bruins’ lore.
The Boston Bruins have officially unveiled the commemorative logo they will be using during their Centennial season in 2023-24.
The typography used within the mark is a hand-drawn adaption of the club’s iconic nameplate artwork, and will be featured in Centennial wordmarks and supplemental creative throughout the celebration. The varsity-style ‘100’ typography inside of the bear is a nod to retro styling, harkening back to pennants and programs from yesteryear. You can read part of the release below:
No, the Boston-area was not under attack Monday afternoon. But for a few minutes, some residents -- along with their pets -- were freaked out and wondering ...
“But definitely flyover for winter classic I can see Fenway out my window.” The wicked loud, intense sound was from the F-15 jet flyover for the NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park. “That was some military plane but no idea what or why.”
The Boston Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 NHL Winter Classic thanks to some big plays made by Jake DeBrusk.
As for the Penguins, these are tough two points to lose as they try to hang on to their spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Add this game to a long list of great moments between them. That was especially true today when you think about what these two have contributed to the league as a whole. This was an outstanding matchup to start as two incredible hockey franchises came together in a great celebration of our sport. They held that lead for a while. With amazing Hall of Famers on both sides, it was always going to be an incredible game.
Jake DeBrusk scored a pair of third period goals to lead the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Fenway Park.
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The Bruins feel they have "something special going on." Read more on Boston.com.
The development continued Monday as the Bruins struggled to generate quality scoring chances in front of DeSmith, and before him, an injured Tristian Jarry. “It will make it that much better, and I was proud of the way the guys for digging in. No matter what happens the rest of the way, the 2022-23 Bruins have etched another classic moment for their 99-year history. The Bruins struggled to find their 200-foot stride for the last 15 games or so. DeBrusk and Ullmark put the Bruins in a prime position to earn another two points. I think that was the talk — we have to find a way to win this one,” Foligno said of his speech amid his first career outdoor game. “In talking to Bergy and some of the other guys who’ve played, you only remember the ones you win. It’s something you dream of doing — you dream of scoring in the Winter Classic…I’ve played in three. And if you’re in the moment, it’s okay to embrace the fact that this is Fenway Park, and it’s a wonderful event; and we’re very lucky to be a part of it. “We believe that if we are thinking about the details of our game, and that’s staying in the moment. More often than not, he’s allowed the usual leadership core of Bergeron, Marchand, Krejci, and countless others to lead by example. “It’s been a whirlwind, to say the least,” DeBrusk said after hearing the cheers from a sold-out crowd of 39,243 on Monday.
By Sean Gentille, Rob Rossi, Hailey Salvian and Fluto Shinzawa. The Boston Bruins rallied with two third-period goals to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 ...
— Salvian [Jake DeBrusk](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/jake-debrusk-KdScy4on7IX91LzW/)scored both Boston goals, netting the game winner with 2:24 remaining. And there were nearly 40,000 fans in the stands, which is the point of these games anyways. The Green Monster had the Atlantic Division standings and out-of-town scores, too, which was a nice little touch. They play in arguably the NHL’s most competitive division, so these two points available in the Classic were of considerable consequence to coach Mike Sullivan’s group. DeBrusk scored twice to give himself 14 goals on the season. Not all that long ago, DeBrusk wanted the Bruins to trade him. The Penguins are on an 0-2-3 skid with a road trip that picks up later this week in Las Vegas. 1 right wing picked the right time to elevate his performance in the third period. DeBrusk scored his goals by doing what he does well: paying the price in dangerous ice. [Brad Marchand](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/brad-marchand-ed1JA64S2pA4wegp/), [Patrice Bergeron](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/patrice-bergeron-Do3wkMQ10VMq8MjU/) and [David Pastrnak](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/david-pastrnak-MIW1ygq33LnpwzQs/). Here’s what you need to know:
They grow up so fast. The Boston Bruins today unveiled the logo they'll use as part of their 100th anniversary/centennial celebrations throughout the ...
There have been some changes, of course, from that original logo in the 1920s. The logo follows the shape and style of the club’s second logo, first worn on Bruins sweaters in 1926. [as a shoulder patch in 2007](https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/cr63feesyplokk50k5od/Boston_Bruins/2008/Alternate_Logo) (and still wear it today), then again, briefly, as [ the primary crest on their third uniforms](https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/gvpr7gbgphihjf5gfg5a7njkk/Boston_Bruins/2009/Alternate_Uniform) from 2008 through 2016.
Jake DeBrusk scored two goals in the third period and the Boston Bruins won the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic, 2-1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at ...
"It was another way for us to communicate to be like, these guys got it, and I can just shut up." Ideally, we would have found a way to extend our lead." … The Penguins played without defenseman Kris Letang, who was in Montreal following the death of his father. "It's a lot better when you win," Bruins center Patrice Bergeron said. "It was pretty surreal," Kapanen said. The Bruins also came back to win that game 2-1, but in overtime. The Penguins, in their sixth outdoor game, dropped to 2-3-1. "This is an event and it's a dream come true, and we don't want to waste it," DeBrusk said, relaying Foligno's message. I always dreamt about it and I was always very jealous of the people that played before me and had an opportunity. Kasperi Kapanen scored for the Penguins (19-12-6), who lost their fifth straight game (0-3-2). "It's filled with Bruins fans. "You want to win," Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said.
Boston's Jake DeBrusk scores twice as Bruins rally for 2-1 win. Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry leaves Winter Classic with an injury.