Photo gallery: Penguins, Bruins take the ice for Winter Classic at Fenway Park
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The Pittsburgh Penguins play against the Boston Bruins during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Fenway Park, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The Pittsburgh Penguins play against the Boston Bruins during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Fenway Park, Monday.
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Sidney Crosby (87) of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes the ice prior to playing the Boston Bruins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston.
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Tristan Jarry (35) of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes the ice prior to playing the Boston Bruins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston.
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Tristan Jarry (35) of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes the ice prior to playing the Boston Bruins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston. Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jan Rutta (44) and Bryan Rust (17) warm up before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston.
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Sidney Crosby (87) of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes the ice prior to playing the Boston Bruins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston. The Pittsburgh Penguins warm up before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston.
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Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins players take the ice for the Winter Classic game at Fenway Park on Monday, Jan, 2, 2023.
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Fans pose for a photo prior to a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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A general view of fans is seen prior to a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Hockey fans wait for the gates to open prior to the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at Fenway Park, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston.
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Fans gather outside Fenway Park in Boston for the Winter Classic game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins on Monday, Jan, 2, 2023.
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Fans gather outside Fenway Park in Boston for the Winter Classic game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins on Monday, Jan, 2, 2023.
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A photo of the ice in Fenway Park in Boston for the Winter Classic game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins on Monday, Jan, 2, 2023.
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Vendor Patricia Almquist sells programs and souvenirs prior to the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at Fenway Park, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston.
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Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins banners are displayed on the facade of Fenway Park prior to the NHL Winter Classic hockey game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston.
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Hockey fans wait for the gates to open prior to the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at Fenway Park, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston.
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Boston Bruins’ David Pastrnak, right, and Nick Foligno, left, play catch in vintage Boston Red Sox uniforms before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston.
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Boston Bruins players, from left, Linus Ullmark, Jeremy Swayman, A.J. Greer and Charlie McAvoy walk off the field in vintage Boston Red Sox uniforms before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston.
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Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins during practice for the 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 01, 2023 in Boston.
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin takes the ice before practice for the Winter Classic on Sunday at Fenway Park in Boston.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins practice for the 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 01, 2023 in Boston.
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A flag is dropped over the side of the “Green Monster” left field wall during the national anthem prior to the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Fenway Park, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) A flag is dropped over the side of the “Green Monster” left field wall during the national anthem prior to the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Fenway Park, Monday.
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Hall of Fame hockey legend Bobby Orr delivers the ceremonial first shot to former Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek (33) prior to the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at Fenway Park, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Hall of Fame hockey legend Bobby Orr delivers the ceremonial first shot to former Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek (33) prior to the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at Fenway Park, Monday.
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Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) flips the puck back after winning the opening face off against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Fenway Park, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) flips the puck back after winning the opening face off against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Fenway Park, Monday.
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Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) deflects a shot in front of Boston Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk (74) during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) deflects a shot in front of Boston Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk (74) during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins play against the Boston Bruins during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) The Pittsburgh Penguins play against the Boston Bruins during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game, Monday.
A hockey game broke out on a baseball field on Monday afternoon.
The Pittsburgh Penguins faced off at 2 p.m. against the Boston Bruins in the Winter Classic at Fenway Park in Boston.
This was the sixth outdoor game the Penguins have participated in. They have been part of two other Winter Classic games and three Stadium Series games.
The Penguins entered Monday’s contest on a four-game losing streak.
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