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 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 Boston Bruins players show up to 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park vs. Pens in awesome throwback Red Sox gear.
[Boston Bruins11 hours ago](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/01/02/winter-classic-bruins-daily-bruins-and-penguins-players-ready-for-winter-classic/) [Boston Bruins9 hours ago ](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/01/02/boston-bruins-game-37-boston-bruins-vs-pittsburgh-penguins-lines-betting-preview/) [Charlie Coyle](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/01/02/coyle-excited-to-finally-get-winter-classic-moment-with-boston-bruins/), who never even dreamed he’d be able to play a hockey game outdoors at Fenway after growing up a diehard Sox fans in Weymouth. [Boston Bruins8 hours ago ](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/01/02/boston-bruins-show-up-for-classic-as-throwback-sox/) [Boston Bruins34 mins ago ](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/01/02/boston-bruins-debrusk-the-hero-at-winter-classic-with-two-greasy-goals/) Others have tried, notably the St.
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.
The NHL's Winter Classic returns to Fenway Park for the first time since 2010. Check out all the action from Pittsburgh-Boston in front of the Green ...
Goalie [Casey DeSmith](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3025540/casey-desmith) even put on the catcher's gear. Adam Parker Smith's Pasta In Pasta, a sculpture of David Pastrnak of the— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) Both have green that mimics the iconic left-field wall at Fenway and stitching reminiscent of a baseball. The Pasta statue will be auctioned off, with the proceeds donated to the Keith Garman Memorial Hockey Fund, which supports the hockey program and players at Greater Johnstown High School. "The ice was in a different position. The 24-inch statue was created using a special pasta and resin concoction by artist Adam Parker Smith, who had previous transformed He and a friend posted up on the wall at around 12:30 p.m. for the 2:33 p.m. Which meant that Fenway Park's most unique seats were also arguably the best seats in the house for the NHL outdoor game, with glorious center ice views. 17, the stadium hosted the Wasabi Fenway Bowl between the Here's what the baseball stadium, which has hosted 11 World Series, looked like as a football stadium and hockey rink. Since the Winter Classic began in 2008, the game has been played at a baseball stadium six times.
Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory ...
… 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. “This is Fenway Park, Winter Classic, and something you dream of doing," DeBrusk said.
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.
[Boston Bruins2 days ago ](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/02/04/david-pastrnak-not-worried-about-contract-talks/) [Boston Bruins15 hours ago ](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/02/05/great-fun-for-boston-bruins-ullmark-as-first-time-all-star/) He also made stops late in the game as Pittsburgh mounted a last-minute attack that nearly opened the door for an Evgeni Malkin scoring attempt that arrived right after the final buzzer. TURNING POINT: For the Boston Bruins, it was their game beginning to get better toward the end of the second period as they simplified and began cycling pucks and making simple plays rather than attempting normal high-wire skill plays. 1 goaltender exit in the first period as well. Then he followed in the final minutes of the third period by burying home the rebound of a Taylor Hall shot for the game-winning goal that gave Boston their first lead of the game.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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 Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk, soaked in the moment of the Winter Classic and then won the game for the Bruins at Fenway Park.
[Bruins Daily22 hours ago ](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/02/03/nhl-trade-bruins-daily-bruins-chychrun-nhl-all-star-weekend/) [Boston Bruins10 hours ago ](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/02/03/nhl-insider-believes-pastrnak-forced-bruins-hands/) “I think he’s really excited about the opportunity he’s got; I think he loves this group, and I think he’s really cherishing the opportunity of the players (Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand), he’s playing with. [Boston Bruins8 hours ago ](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/02/03/boston-bruins-pastrnak-has-great-happy-gilmore-moment/) “I know we got a job to do and I’m going to be ready for [Monday], but this was awesome. It’s been just over a year since DeBrusk requested a trade from the Bruins, and here he was preparing to play in the 2023 Winter Classic in what, to that point had been a magical season for him and his teammates.
On the strength of DeBrusk's two-goal, crease-crashing effort in the final frame, and an Evgeni Malkin buzzer-beating attempt that did not beat the buzzer, ...
we've got to find a way to win this one,” Foligno recalls thinking when the Bruins got down. He was spotted in the Penguins dugout. and proceeded to play a little catch. “You only remember the ones you win. “He’s a guy that’s really grown up, even from last year, going through some of the things we went through as a group. “This generation, these kids, it’s a great life. Instead DeBrusk winced his way back to the blue paint, and ultimately got rewarded in fireworks. And I think he's really cherishing the opportunity he has with the players he's playing with. (While the NHL’s official home and road streak record books exclude neutral-site games, one would be hard pressed to describe the “Sweet Caroline”-singing, “Let’s! I think he's really excited about the opportunity he's got. You don't want to come after a game like tonight and think that you could’ve done more. And we don't want to waste it.
Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark has been a bright spot this season. It is so bright he's giving off vibes of a former goalie.
It is a blessing to the team and the fans and is a treat to watch. He has carried the bulk of the load and is a candidate for the Vezina Trophy. Thomas went on to capture the Vezina Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, and the Stanley Cup. With how well Boston is playing right now, a large part of it is due to the Vezina calibre play of Ullmark and the vibes he is giving off-take us back to the 2010-11 season. But there’s a reason why Ullmark is giving off the same vibes Thomas did this season. In addition, he ranks 27th in high danger save percentage, and his [20.4 GSAx](https://moneypuck.com/goalies.htm) also ranks at the top of the league. But in regards to recently, the team has been blessed in terms or transition. And for over a decade, the Bruins have been perennial contenders giving fans a reason to be happy. Ullmark concludes the month with a 3.55 GSAA, and a .883 high danger save percentage. In addition to that, the fans and organization have been spoiled in regard to one position in particular. It is never easy to transition to another high-calibre starter when the guy prior retires or moves on. The Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, and Boston Bruins all winning a championship in the 2000s have fans spoiled.