The Washington Capitals take to the ice at Nationals Park ahead of the Winter Classic
A general view of Nationals Park ahead of the 2015 Winter ClassicH. Darr Beiser
Final preparations are made at Nationals Park for the Winter ClassicSusan Walsh/The Associated Press
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin stretches with his teammatesH. Darr Beiser
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby wears a go-pro camera on his head as he reaches for the puckGeoff Burke
Washington Capitals players skate across center ice during practice at Nationals ParkH. Darr Beiser
Washington Capitals left wing Alex OvechkinGeoff Burke
Washington Capitals players skate behind the goal during practiceH. Darr Beiser
The Washington Capitals practice at Nationals ParkGeoff Burke
Seat cushions are lined up in the stands for spectators attending the Winter Classic at Nationals Park on ThursdayH. Darr Beiser
Members of the Washington Capitals, including captain Alex Ovechkin, pose for a team photo following practiceSusan Walsh/The Associated Press
The Washington Capitals practice on the outdoor hockey rink at Nationals ParkSusan Walsh/The Associated Press
The sunny weather predicted for Thursday’s game may force the NHL to delay the start in order to cut down on the glareRob Carr/Getty Images
Eric Fehr of the Washington Capitals takes part in drills with the rest of his teammates at Nationals ParkRob Carr/Getty Images
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews leads his teammates to the ice during practiceGeoff Burke
Blackhawks center Jonathan ToewsGeoff Burke
Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta defends the net as left wing Patrick Sharp and defenseman Tim Erixon battle for the puck during practiceGeoff Burke
Blackhawks goalie Corey CrawfordH. Darr Beiser