Road to the NHL Winter Classic - 2011: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals
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. --- January 1, 2011 - Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals ( 1-3 ) Attedance: 68,111
Episodes
Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
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