The Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks play out in the cold at Wrigley Field during the NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day.
Players from both sides agreed on two things following Detroit's 6-4 comeback victory: The weather and the condition of the ice had little or no bearing on the result, and the overall experience was a blast.
Blackhawks netminder Cristobal Huet wears a Wrigley Field painted goalie mask for the Winter Classic.
Bundled-up fans cheer from the stands.
Kris Versteeg (center) scores on a power play rebound to give the Hawks an early 1-0 lead.
Red Wings netminder Ty Conklin loses his goalie stick as the Blackhawks attack.
Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock stands behind the bench while dressed the vintage part.
Nicklas Lidstrom fights for the puck with defenseman James Wisniewski. Regarding the outdoor game, Lidstrom said "It exceeded my expectations."
Jiri Hudler (left) scores his second goal of the game past Blackhawks netminder Cristobal Huet and defenseman Duncan Keith.
Marian Hossa takes a slap shot as defenseman Brian Campbell reaches to stop him.
Dan Cleary moves the puck against Blackhawks defenseman Cam Barker during the third period.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman poses with Vince Vaughn during the game.
(Left to right) Former Chicago athletes Bobby Hull, Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg, Tony Esposito, and Ferguson Jenkins enjoy the game from the booth.
Fans in masks gather outside Wrigley Field before the game.