2022 Winter Classic: Live stream, time, date, odds, weather, how to watch St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are getting their Winter Classic, one year later.
The 2021 outdoor game wasn't held because the coronavirus-shortened season didn't begin until mid-January.
But this Winter Classic in the State of Hockey will be special for several reasons:
-It will be the first that begins intentionally at night. The 2011 Winter Classic at Pittsburgh's Heinz Field had been moved from the afternoon to the evening because of rain in the forecast.
-It will be frigid, with sub-zero temperatures expected. That would make it the coldest NHL outdoor game.
-The game is meaningful because the Blues and Wild are battling for the Central Division title. The Blues hold a one-point lead, but the Wild have two games in hand. Both teams are 1-0 in outdoor games.
Everything to know about the game:
What time does the Blues vs. Wild Winter Classic start?
The game will start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 1 at Minneapolis' Target Field, the home of MLB's Minnesota Twins. It will be the seventh baseball stadium to host the event. Three games were held at NFL stadiums and three at college football stadiums.
What will the weather be for the Blues vs. Wild Winter Classic?
The forecasted temperature for the start of the game is -5 and it could drop by 3 to 4 degrees during the game. The coldest NHL outdoor game was the first, the 2003 Heritage Classic in Edmonton, which was 0 at game time. The Minneapolis temperature will feel like -20.
According to NHL.com, the stadium will hand out hand warmers and the concessions stands will serve soup. In addition to the usual heated benches, the penalty box will be heated and the ice will be heated to maintain integrity.
Where can I watch the Blues vs. Wild Winter Classic?
The game will be shown on TNT, with the pregame show starting at 6 p.m. ET. Kenny Albert will handle play-by-play, and Keith Jones, Jennifer Botterill and Darren Pang will be the analysts. Wayne Gretzky, Anson Carter, Paul Bissonnette, Rick Tocchet and host Liam McHugh will be in the Atlanta studio for pregame, between periods and postgame.
Where can I stream the Blues vs. Wild Winter Classic?
It will be available on the TNT app, plus streaming services that carry TNT.
What are the odds for the Blues vs. Wild Winter Classic?
The Wild are favored to win by 1.5 goals, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over-under is 5.5 goals.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Live stream Winter Classic: Blues vs. Wild time, TV info, how to watch
