The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens met for the 910th time in NHL history on Friday, Jan. 1, but this game was different.
Played outdoors at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., the Canadiens were victorious at the 2016 Winter Classic, defeating the Bruins 5-1 on the backs of Brendan Gallagher, Max Pacioretty, and Mike Condon.
Game Recap
The Canadiens went into Gillette Stadium and did what very few teams have done: dominate the home team.
Led by Gallagher, who returned from two broken fingers, Montreal earned the largest margin of victory in Winter Classic history, in ideal conditions. (Read more.)
Photos
- Check out the best photos from the 2016 Winter Classic.
Game Highights
- VIDEO: Gallagher sets up Pacioretty with sweet saucer pass to ice Winter Classic
- VIDEO: Gillette Stadium erupts as Beleskey gets Bruins on board
- VIDEO: Condon stonewalls Bruins with sensational glove stop
- VIDEO: Canadiens' batting practice continues as Gallagher scores in return
- VIDEO: Desharnais bats in 1st goal of Winter Classic
Post-Game Reaction
- Bruins embarrassed by Winter Classic result
- Canadiens react to Winter Classic win, Bruins' on-ice antics
A Storied Rivalry
- The 3 greatest moments in the Bruins-Canadiens rivalry
- The Boston Bruins' 3 greatest rivals
- The Montreal Canadiens' 3 greatest rivals
Bruins, Canadiens tangle outdoors
- PHOTO: Patriots' Belichick, Brady sign Canadiens' Condon's goalie mask
- PHOTO: Brady thanks Rask for mask tribute with creative Facebook post
- Subban's hat, Julien's hoodie the talk of Winter Classic
- PHOTO: Patriots' Edelman lets Bruins know they've got backup
- Canadiens' Condon goes from nosebleeds to crease at Gillette Stadium
- Suspended Brad Marchand apologizes for missing Winter Classic
- PHOTO: Bruins' Rask pays tribute to Patriots on Winter Classic mask
- PHOTO: Patriots' Belichick takes hockey practice with Bruins' Julien
- PHOTO: Mike Condon puts Bill Belichick on Winter Classic mask
- VIDEO: P.K. Subban designs custom Winter Classic skate for charity
