It's that time of year again, as the NHL takes over a significant portion of the New Year's Day sports menu with its Winter Classic.
This year, Original 6 rivals will play in front of as many as 80,000 fans at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and will be televised by NBC.
The Chicago Blackhawks are designated as the home team while the Boston Bruins are the road team. This is the Blackhawks' fourth appearance in the Winter Classic and the Bruins' third, and while there have been significant personnel changes on both teams in recent seasons, there should be some familiarity with the outdoor game.