After months of speculation, the worst kept secret in the NHL is out: The Penguins will host the Capitals in next year's Winter Classic, the league's outdoor showcase, according to a source close to the Winter Classic negotiations.
It's expected that Commissioner Gary Bettman will make a formal announcement in Chicago tomorrow during his state of the league address.
The game will be played at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on New Year's Day.
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