The Toronto Maple Leafs are used to playing in front of a rabid fanbase, but going up against the Detroit Red Wings at the Big House on New Year's Day should be a unique experience that even the diehard Canadian fans can't match.
Hopefully the NHL's decision to oversaturate the schedule with outdoor games, which lessens the overall attraction of each one individually, doesn't cause casual fans to tune out. It's an Original Six battle that should live up to the Winter Classic moniker.
Knowing that, let's check out all the important viewing information for the sixth edition of the Winter Classic, followed by a preview and prediction for the holiday clash.
Viewing Info
Where: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. ET
Watch: NBC
Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra
Preview
Even though the New Year's Day encounter counts the same as the other 81 regular-season contests the Leafs and Wings will play, the surrounding atmosphere obviously makes it take o ...
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