2023 Winter Classic Live Blog: Jake DeBrusk's Two Goals Give Bruins 2-1 Win

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BOSTON -- The day has finally come.

The 2023 Winter Classic between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins at the iconic Fenway Park is here. 

The NHL's marquee outdoor event is back in Massachusetts for the third time. This will be the fourth Winter Classic appearance for the Bruins. They are 3-1 in these games, including an exciting overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers at the 2010 Winter Classic hosted by Fenway Park.

The Penguins are making their third Winter Classic appearance. They are 1-1 in the previous two, including a shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres in the first ever Winter Classic in 2008. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning shootout goal in what has become one of the most memorable Winter Classic moments.

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Aside from the spectacle of this great event, there are two important points at stake. The Bruins own the league's best record at 28-4-4. The Penguins occupy the second wild card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference but have lost four straight games. 

Keep it right here with our Winter Classic live blog for all of the highlights, analysis and updates from Fenway Park.

FINAL, 2-1 Bruins

The Bruins have won their third Winter Classic. It's also their second 2-1 comeback win in this event at Fenway Park, although unlike 2010, the B's didn't wait until overtime to score the winner. 

Jake DeBrusk's two goals in the third period were the difference. Boston's record in outdoor games is now 4-1 (3-1 in the Winter Classic).

Third period, 17:36, 2-1 Bruins: The Bruins have their first lead of the game thanks to Jake DeBrusk. He has now scored both of Boston's goals, giving him five in the last six games (including today).

Third period, 15:00, 1-1: The attendance for the game is officially 39,243, which is a sellout.

Third period, 11:48, 1-1: Will history repeat itself at Fenway Park?

Second period, 18:35, 1-0 Penguins: Only one puck has found its way into the stands so far, and this Penguins fan got it.

Second period, 14:03, 1-0 Penguins: The Bruins have generated just three high-danger chances (in all situations) through 34 minutes. The B's also have only three shots in this period so far.

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Second period, 8:40, 1-0 Penguins: Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen has opened the scoring. Former Bruins winger Danton Heinen set up the goal with a nice pass after B's defenseman Connor Clifton lost control of the puck behind the net.

First period, 17:33, 0-0: The Bruins are going on their first power play of the game. Penguins forward Teddy Blueger was given a minor penalty for boarding. 

First period, 15:30, 0-0: The Penguins are making a goalie change.

Tristan Jarry didn't seem to be moving well over the last couple minutes and he's now heading toward the Penguins locker room. Casey DeSmith has entered the game. 

First period, 13:00, 0-0: Jake DeBrusk nearly scored for the Bruins but hit the post with his shot. Shortly after, Penguins forward Jake Guentzel skated in on a breakaway versus Linus Ullmark and his shot rang off the post. Two excellent scoring chances but we're still scoreless.

First period, 10:03, 0-0: Linus Ullmark has been tremendous for the Bruins in net with a couple huge saves so far. He has stopped all nine shots the Penguins have sent his way.

First period, 7:20, 0-0: Jake DeBrusk had a good scoring chance at the side of the net but the puck bounced right over his stick. Both teams are playing with tremendous pace so far. Shots on net are 5-3 Penguins.

First period, 0:01, 0-0: The puck has been dropped and the 2023 Winter Classic is underway!