Mike Rupp #71 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The New York Rangers won their first outdoor game in thrilling fashion
What happened on January 2 in the history of the New York Rangers
On January 2 the New York Rangers played their first outdoor game, the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in a game that was filled with improbable moments. It should go down in history as one of the most memorable Winter Classics ever as it lived up to its name.
The game was played in Citizens Bank Park in front of 46,967 fans.