As it ramps up its promotion for the 2018 Winter Classic, the NHL is counting down the greatest Winter Classic moments of all time.
Wednesday, the NHL named Troy Brouwer’s game-winning goal with 12.9 seconds left in the 2015 Winter Classic as the fifth best moment.
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#WinterClassic moment No. 5: @TroyBrouwer36 scores the game winner for the @Capitals with 12.9 seconds left in the 2015 Winter Classic
Only five days left until the @BuffaloSabres take on the @NYRangers in the 2018 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic! pic.twitter.com/ANTqybeoM6
— NHL (@NHL) December 27, 2017
The goal came against Brouwer’s former team, the Chicago Blackhawks, where he won the 2010 Stanley Cup.
Brouwer’s gloves from that famous goal now rest in the the RMNB Hall of Fame.
The league also featured all of the Capitals best moments from its outdoor history.
Let's take a look back at the @Capitals' greatest #WinterClassic moments, shall we? pic.twitter.com/C7s4FayEue
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) December 27, 2017
The New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres will play in the 2018 Winter Classic at Citi Field at 1pm on New Year’s Day.
