FOXBOROUGH - Here's a numerical look at the 2016 NHL Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
3 – Number of outdoor games the Canadiens have competed in over the years. In addition to taking part in the 2016 Winter Classic, they also participated in the Heritage Classic in both Edmonton (2003) and Calgary (2011).
5 – Number of Canadiens players in uniform on Friday afternoon at Gillette Stadium who took part in the team's last outdoor game on February 20, 2011 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, including David Desharnais, Lars Eller, Max Pacioretty, Tomas Plekanec and P.