Veteran Mike Rupp came up big for the Rangers in the Winter Classic (Tom Turk/THW)

Winter Classic: Mike Rupp the Hero as Rangers Down Flyers 3-2

Rupp, who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in last year’s rainy Winter Classic at Heinz Field, gave a pre-game speech to his teammates about the importance of a quick start. Speaking from experience, he said the unique environment surrounding the event sometimes takes a while to adjust to.

 

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