The Scene: 2015 Winter Classic

Selected visual wonderment from the big New Year's Day game between the Blackhawks and Capitals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Final score: Capitals 3, Blackhawks 2 on a Troy Brouwer goal with 12.9 seconds left in the third period.

Classic finish: Troy Brouwer proved to be the hero in the final ticks of regulation :: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Mike Green of the Capitals sends a shower of chips into the air. Ice quality has been good. — Mike Green of the Capitals sends a shower of chips into the air. Ice quality has been good :: Dave Sandford/NHL via Getty Images

The Capitals and Blackhawks are tied late in the 3rd! CLICK HERE to see an exciting finish! http://t.co/EwkSUXJP71 pic.twitter.com/8DDbcMhDEw
— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) January 1, 2015

Brandon Saad tied the game 2-2 with his goal in the second period. — Brandon Saad tied the game 2-2 with his goal in the second period :: Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images

Both Corey Crawford and Braden Holtby have been outstanding.
— Pucks of a Feather (@PucksofaFeather) January 1, 2015

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford looks for the puck after stopping a shot. — Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford looks for the puck after stopping a shot :: Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images

The ice looks fast … three goals already in Washington. #WinterClassic
— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) January 1, 2015

Jonathan Toews (19) and Andrew Shaw (65) celebrate as Patrick Sharp (not pictured) puts Chicago on the board. — Jonathan Toews (19) and Andrew Shaw (65) celebrate as Patrick Sharp (not pictured) puts Chicago on the board :: Dave Sandford/Getty Images

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin put his team up 2-0 at 11:58 of the first :: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Eric Fehr opened the scoring by beating Chicago's Corey Crawford at 7:01 of the first period :: Dave Sandford/Getty Images

Both teams on the ice for #WinterClassic warmups. pic.twitter.com/ShbUgjGGO6
— SI NHL (@SI_NHL) January 1, 2015

On the ice for warmups #WinterClassic #CapsHawks https://t.co/DcTvVJvy43
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 1, 2015

Washington's Karl Alzner looking cool in shades. — Washington's Karl Alzner looking cool in shades :: Robb Carr/Getty Images

The teams are introduced on a sun-splashed afternoon. — The teams are introduced on a sun-splashed afternoon :: Dave Sandford/Getty Images

The Blackhawks warmed up with a little futbol. — The Blackhawks warmed up with a little futbol :: Alex Brandon/AP

#http://www.120sports.com/video/v105321042/winter-classic-environment

Sun will be an issue. Teams will switch ends halfway through first. But could be worse. Rain this weekend -- and 64 degrees F on Sunday.
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) January 1, 2015

This is the third consecutive day I've seen Billy Idol sing "Rebel Yell" live. That's gotta be some sort of record.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) January 1, 2015

Billy Idol provides some pregame entertainment :: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Fans filled Spectator Plaza before the game :: Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images

A pair of Ovechkin fans showed up early. — A pair of Ovechkin fans showed up early :: Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images

Pregame festivities featured a little shinny between youth league teams. — Pregame festivities featured a little shinny between youth league teams :: Dave Sandford/Getty Images

The crew sprays down the rink before pregame practice. — The crew sprays down the rink before pregame practice :: Alex Brandon/AP

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