NHL Winter Classic to be moved to 8 p.m.

The Winter Classic game between the Penguins at Washington Capitals at Heinz Field Saturday has been pushed back to 8 p.m.

It had been scheduled to start at 1 p.m., but will be delayed because of the threat of heavy rain that could compromise the playing surface.

League officials said the decision was based on the latest meteorological reports, which advised of an approaching front of potentially steady rain expected to fall through the afternoon and taper off by early evening.

As a result of the changes, Heinz Field parking lots will open at 2:30 p.m., the gates to the stadium will open at 5:30 and pregame entertainment will begin at 7:30





First published on December 31, 2010 at 4:13 pm