The 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Bruins will take place at Notre Dame Stadium, the home of the Fighting Irish, in South Bend, Indiana — a premier showdown between to Original Six franchises headed in opposite directions.
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The Blackhawks are struggling this season but still have stars like Jonathon Toews and Patrick Kane, while the Bruins are firmly in contention in the Atlantic Division behind stars like Patrice Bergeron and Tuukka Rask.
It’s the sixth outdoor appearance for the Blackhawks, their fourth Winter Classic. This is Boston’s third Winter Classic and its first time playing as the visiting team. Chicago will be looking for its first Winter Classic win after falling to the Red Wings, Capitals and Blues in its last three appearances. Boston defeated the Flyers in 2010 for its only Winter Classic win.
Here’s a complete guide to the 2019 Winter Classic, including how to watch the game on TV and online, a look at the jerseys both sides will wear and a history of past Winter Classic games.
Who is playing in the 2019 NHL Winter Classic?
The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks will play in the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic game. This is Boston’s fourth appearance and Chicago’s third. The Blackhawks will be the home team.
What time is the Bruins vs. Blackhawks Winter Classic?
The Winter Classic will take place at 1 p.m. ET on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2019, as it has since the series debuted in 2008.
Where is the Winter Classic being played in 2019?
The 2019 NHL Winter Classic is being played at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame Stadium is where the Fighting Irish play all of their home college football games. The stadium has a seating capacity of 80,795. If the game sells out, it would be the third-largest crowd ever for an NHL outdoor game.
What TV channel is Bruins vs. Blackhawks on?
The 2019 NHL Winter Classic will be televised nationally on NBC starting at 1 p.m. ET. The game can also be live-streamed online at NBCSports.com, by downloading the NBC Sports app or with an NHL.tv subscription. Fans can also watch by signing up for fuboTV (7-day free trial).
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Winter Classic jerseys
The Winter Classic jerseys tend to have a throwback look and are very different from a team’s normal attire. Sometimes the jersey designs aren’t so well received by fans, but this year’s minimalist design seems to be a hit for both sides. The Bruins’ jerseys feature the Boston “B” in the center, with the gold, black and white color scheme and a striped design. The Blackhawks’ jerseys are similar; their warmups include the logo in the center and the gameday jerseys feature a striped design.
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NHL Winter Classic musical performance
The NHL has booked the rock band Weezer to perform during the first intermission of the 2019 Winter Classic.
When did the Winter Classic begin?
The Winter Classic began in 2008, when the Pittsburgh Penguins played the Buffalo Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Penguins beat the Sabres 2-1 in a shootout.
