2011 Winter Classic: Capitals vs. Penguins at Heinz Field (washingtonpost.com)

Winter Classic 2011:
Capitals at Penguins

Winter Classic 2011: Capitals at Penguins

Time for an adjustment

ON HOCKEY | Alex Ovechkin is being smothered like never before, particularly when he attempts to carry the puck into the offensive zone. Now, it's time for the two-time MVP to adjust. Saturday: Capitals halt Penguins

Live Q&A

Katie Carrera answered readers' questions about the Winter Classic and rivalry. View the transcript »

A Classic set of pictures

Shots from the game and the buildup to the game. See the photos. »

Video: Tailgating fun

Capitals fans relish their experience in the parking lots before the showdown. Watch »

An indoor focus

Caps shift attention to division showdown with the Lightning. Story »

Big-time exposure

For some Washington fans in attendance, a burst of national attention means more than the result. Story »

Showcase on slush

HAMILTON | NHL needs to take care of its outdoor event. Story »

Soup du jour

Watery ice, warm temps and rain slow two fast teams. Story »

Capitals Insider

HBO '24/7' coverage

Heard on HBO

Click through a random quote generator from HBO's "24/7" series documenting the Capitals and Penguins.

Top 5: Episode three

Counting down the best sound bites from HBO's footage of the thrilling Capitals-Penguins game at Verizon Center.

Episode two recap

The Capitals snap their losing skid, and we finally see some lightheartedness in the locker room.

Documenting Caps, warts and all

The premiere of the four-episode "24/7," coincides with the Caps' worst losing streak in more than three years.

First episode: Bleeping Great

D.C. SPORTS BOG | An unofficial count records 70 varieties of F-word usage.

Coach isn't what ails Caps

MIKE WISE | Episode 1 showed that the Capitals' eventual eight-game slide was hardly Bruce Boudreau's fault.

Resources

Official site: The NHL's Winter Classic hub, with fan guide and FAQ.

Pittsburgh coverage: Check out the view from the Penguins side in the Post-Gazette and Tribune-Review.

Multimedia

Video: Alumni game

The stars all come out to play in the Winter Classic Alumni Game.

Video: Defending Ovechkin

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin talks about the defensive pressure he faces.

Graphic: Lines change

How Heinz Field, home of the Steelers, went from NFL-ready to NHL-ready.

Videos: What to expect

The Big Chill between Michigan and Michigan State can offer some lessons to fans going to the Winter Classic.

Photos: Caps-Pens playoff history

This heated rivalry goes way back, but in the postseason, it's no contest.

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