globesports.com - 1/1/2008
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The Buffalo Sabres celebrate Brian Campbell's goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic at the Ralph Wilson Stadium on Tuesday in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
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A Roaring Success
KK Hockey —
... official - the league’s second outdoor game, dubbed the Winter Classic, was a roaring success.
There was snow, which ranged from light to heavy, but it was never heavy enough to present a serious problem. There were winds, but not as strong as the weather forecasters predicted. And the temperatures stayed around freezing, making conditions for the game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Penguins as close to perfect as possible for an outdoor game.
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The Day After Tomorrow. PENS WIN.
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... .............................................. REACTIONBLOG The Good -- [ Fanhouse ] has a couple solid posts on the game. -- David Shoalts dominates at [ The Globe and Mail ] The Bad -- Scott Burnside over at [ ESPN ] is never happy. -- Bib Dicesare at [ The Buffalo News ] acts like the Winter Classic had sex with his wife. The Capitals Fans -- The game was rigged so Crosby could net the game-winner. [ Jobber Message Board ] Are ...
Winter In The Sun-Winter Classic
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The Good
-- [ Fanhouse ] has a couple solid posts on the game.
-- David Shoalts dominates at [ The Globe and Mail ]
The Bad
-- Scott Burnside over at [ ESPN ] is never happy.
-- Bib Dicesare at [ The Buffalo News ] acts like the Winter Classic had sex with his wife.
The Capitals Fans
-- The game was rigged so Crosby could net the game-winner. [ Jobber ...
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -Sidney Crosby's shootout goal will always be frozen in time.
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