The NHL action takes place outside for the Winter Classic, an annual event typically played around New Year’s Day at football and baseball stadiums across the United States. The game is part of the league’s broader outdoor series, which also includes the Stadium Series and the Canadian-focused Heritage Classic.

The teams participating in the Winter Classic turn back time with their uniforms and wear retro clothing that pays homage to the past.

This year, the St. Louis Blues will face the Chicago Blackhawks on December 31st at 5:00 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field in Chicago – the first time the game will take place on New Year’s Eve.

Here are other important facts about the NHL Winter Classic:

Which team has won the most Winter Classics?

The Boston Bruins lead the field with three wins in 2010, 2019 and 2023.

Which team has competed in the most Winter Classics?

The Blackhawks are making their fifth appearance this year and are still looking for their first win.

Which stadium hosted the most Winter Classics?

Fenway Park in Boston hosted most of the Winter Classics in 2010 and 2023.

All-time results

January 1, 2024, T-Mobile Park: Seattle Kraken 3, Vegas Golden Knights 0

January 2, 2023, Fenway Park: Boston Bruins 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 1

January 1, 2022, target field: St. Louis Blues 6, Minnesota Wild 4

January 1, 2020, Cotton Bowl: Dallas Stars 4, Nashville Predators 2

January 1, 2019, Notre Dame Stadium: Boston Bruins 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2

January 1, 2018, Citi Field: New York Rangers 3, Buffalo Sabers 2 OT

January 2, 2017, Busch Stadium: St. Louis Blues 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1

January 1, 2016, Gillette Stadium: Montreal Canadiens 5, Boston Bruins 1

January 1, 2015, Nationals Park: Washington Capitals 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2

January 1, 2014, Michigan Stadium: Toronto Maple Leafs 3, Detroit Red Wings 2 SO

January 2, 2012, Citizens Bank Park: New York Rangers 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2

January 1, 2011, Heinz Field: Washington Capitals 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 1

January 1, 2010, Fenway Park: Boston Bruins 2, Philadelphia Flyers 1 OT

January 1, 2009, Wrigley Field: Detroit Red Wings 6, Chicago Blackhawks 4

January 1, 2008, Ralph Wilson Stadium: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Buffalo Sabers 1 SO

When were the warmest and coldest Winter Classic games?

The warmest Winter Classic was held in Dallas in 2020 with a temperature of 55 degrees F, while the coldest was the 2022 edition in Orchard Park, NY, where temperatures dropped to -6 degrees F.

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