Two of the NHL's biggest stars, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, bring their rivalry to the big stage of the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. Their rivalry has blossomed into one of the most intriguing individual matchups in all of sports. Both No. 1 overall draft choices (Ovechkin 2004 and Crosby 2005), the superstars have been linked since they entered the League at the same time at the beginning of the 2005-06 NHL season.
Below is a look at the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic "By the Numbers":
| 0 | Commercial time available on NBC's NHL Winter Classic broadcast |
| 1 | Cable cam will be utilized in NBC's coverage, a first for an NHL game |
| 3D | The NHL Winter Classic will be broadcast in 3D worldwide |
| 4 | Webisodes Geico will create from the "Caveman's" appearance at the NHL Winter Classic Spectator Plaza fan festival |
| 5 | Year extension of its NHL deal signed by Bridgestone, title sponsor of the Winter Classic |
| 17 | Hours of NHL Network live coverage of NHL Winter Classic activities |
| 20 | Percentage sponsorship revenue increase over last year's NHL Winter Classic |
| 22 | Million dollars of economic impact to the city of Pittsburgh, according to VisitPittsburgh |
| 25 | Game scoring streak by Sidney Crosby. This is longest streak in the NHL since Quebec's Mats Sundin had a point in 30 straight games during the 1992-93 season. |
| 31 | Percentage increase in traffic to NHL.com last year over 2009 Classic |
| 37 | Commercial spots have been bought by NHL sponsors on NBC's broadcast, up from 28 last year |
| 38 | The rink build at Heinz Field began Dec. 23, 38 years to the day of the "Immaculate Reception" by Franco Harris in the 1972 Steelers-Oakland Raiders AFC Championship Game |
| 53 | Length, in feet, of the world's largest mobile rink refrigeration unit, specially built for the NHL Winter Classic |
| 66 | Number worn by NHL legend Mario Lemieux, playing in the Dec. 31 alumni game at Heinz Field |
| 76 | Broadcast cameras (all networks) will capture all the NHL Winter Classic action at Heinz Field including a cable cam and an airplane cam |
| 300 | Ton capacity of refrigeration trailer that will keep the ice cool at Heinz Field |
| 350 | Gallons of paint to make Heinz Field ice white |
| 498 | Combined career goals scored by Alex Ovechkin (283) and Sidney Crosby (215) in 844 career games |
| 571 | Points accumulated by both Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby individually in career regular-season NHL games |
| 2003 | The Heritage Classic is played in Edmonton between the Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens, the first NHL outdoor game in history |
| 2008 | The first NHL Winter Classic is played in Buffalo between the Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins, with Sidney Crosby netting the game-winner in a shootout |
| 3,000 | Gallons of coolant used to freeze the Heinz Field rink |
| 5,000 | Square foot temporary Winter Classic store created by Dick's Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh leading into the event |
| 10,000 | Gallons of water needed to create a one-inch deep ice surface on Heinz Field |
| 30,000 | Fans from the Washington D.C. area are scheduled to make the trip to Pittsburgh for the NHL Winter Classic |
| 38,000 | NHL Winter Classic jerseys sold thus far |
| 68,000 | Approximate number of fans will attend the NHL Winter Classic at Heinz Field (subject to change) |
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