Kyle Manske saw the New Jersey Devils defeat the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Feb. 17. He enjoyed it so much that he surprised his girlfriend, Paige Gleason, with tickets to the Winter Classic, her first NHL game.

Classic showcased how much the ballpark and the event have changed since it was last played in the Cubs' historic home in 2009.

There’s still no joy in Wrigleyville, at least where the Chicago Blackhawks are concerned. The Hawks lost their sixth of seven Winter Classics on Tuesday — and their second at Wrigley Field — suffering a 6-2 defeat at the hands of the St.