Winter Classic 2015: Full Preview and Predictions for Blackhawks vs. Capitals

January 1st, 2015 by Andrew Gould Leave a reply »

Nothing signifies New Year's Day quite like the NHL Winter Classic, an adored annual traditional where hockey goes outside to celebrate the calendar's changing.

Thursday's match pits a colossal battle between the Washington Capitals versus Chicago Blackhawks inside the nation's capital. While Washington brings the star power in Alex Ovechkin, Chicago leads the league in point differential (plus-39) at 25-10-2. The 2010 and 2013 Stanley Cup champions are looking like stout contenders to add another trophy to the mantle.

Can Washington top Chicago for the second time this season? Let's take a look at the afternoon clash.

 

Winter Classic Info

When: Thursday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. ET

Where: Nationals Park, Washington D.C.

TV: NBC

 

Preview



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