Penguins To Face Capitals At Heinz Field In 2011 Winter Classic

-On Friday, it will be announced that the Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on January 1, 2011. This will be the Penguins second appearance in the Winter Classic. In their first appearance, Sidney Crosby scored in the shootout to send the Penguins past the Buffalo Sabres.

 -The Penguins signed RW Nick Petersen, their fourth round draft pick in 2009, to a three year entry level contract. The 20 year old scored 39 goals and recorded 40 assists for Saint John of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.