They arrived to Fenway Park sporting Red Sox jerseys but it was all business as soon as the puck dropped. The Boston Pops played “Sweet Caroline.” Surprise guests from Bruins and Red Sox legends, musical performances and a Bruins 2-1 win made for a great way to kick off 2023.
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A general view during the first period of the 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Boston Bruins players pose for a photo prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Jason Varitek 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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A general view prior to the start of the 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Fans look on during the second period of the 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Zdeno Chára, Johnny Bucyk and Bobby Orr are 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Bruins players warm up with a soccer ball prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Fans walking in the concourse during the first period of 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Jake DeBrusk #74 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Patrice Bergeron #37 and Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins pose for a photo prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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A general view prior to the start of the 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins warms up prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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The skates worn by David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins warms up prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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The Boston Bruins are introduced prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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The Boston Bruins stand for the national anthem prior to playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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A general view during the national anthem 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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A fan poses for a photo prior to the second period between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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A general view during the first period of the 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Brandon Carlo #25 of the Boston Bruins controls the puck against Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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A general view during the first period of the 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins warms up prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Fans during the second period of the 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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A general view of fans during the first period of the 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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The first period of the 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Jeff Carter #77 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Connor Clifton #75 of the Boston Bruins compete for the puck during the first period in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 02, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Fans walking in the concourse during the first period of 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)