Yesterday, the New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in the fifth annual Winter Classic at Citizens' Bank Ballpark. Like every Winter Classic before it (with the exception of last year), this game lived up to its name, as the old-time hockey feel was evident throughout the game, even if the jerseys weren't old-time. The Flyers had a chance to tie the game with 20 seconds to go on a penalty shot, but Henrik Lindqvist was up to the challenge, preserving a win for the Rangers. Though I'm no fan of Eastern Conference bias, as the Winter Classic has been held in the Eastern time zone for all but one (Chicago in 2009), but the genuine excitement by fans and players alike still make this game a tradition that should be around for a long time. And to throw in an entry for next year, I say Minnesota, with the Wild and Detroit Red Wings or Vancouver Canucks as the participants.
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