In December of 2011, Philadelphia Flyers fans embarked on a journey that many still reflect on to this day. The Flyers were gearing up to take on the New York Rangers in the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, and in preparation for the outdoor tilt at Citizens Bank Park, HBO produced a thrilling, behind-the-scenes chronicling of the lead-up to the clash that set the bar high for all hockey docuseries that followed — 24/7 Flyers/Rangers: Road to the NHL Winter Classic.
The series produced countless unforgettable moments in Flyers history, from Peter Laviolette’s “You win a period, you win a game” speech to Ilya Bryzgalov’s hilarious infatuation with the universe.