The best photos from the Winter Classic

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 5-1 in the Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium on Friday. It was a spectacular event both on and off the ice, equipped with plenty of awesome moments captured throughout.

Here are the best photos from the 2015 NHL Winter Classic:

P.K. Subban arrives at Gillette Stadium looking as sharp as ever.

Tailgating accompanied by a little road hockey.

Here's how to tailgate for the #WinterClassic. #Habs #Bruins pic.twitter.com/YwEyEOQKYG

- John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) January 1, 2016

The sign of the day by far.

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- Jeff Israel (@jeffisrael25) January 1, 2016

The Canadiens and Bruins march their way to the ice led by goaltenders Mike Condon and Tuukka Rask.

An absolutely breathtaking view of the rink.

The view of Gillette Stadium from way up above.

#WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/OvYt1IODmp

- NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 1, 2016

A low flyby unlike any we have ever seen before following the national anthems.

Bruins head coach Claude Julien unleashes his inner Bill Belichick.

67,246 strong at Gillette Stadium.

Thank you to each and every one of the 67,246 hockey fans at @GilletteStadium #WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/qMde5i5IPi

- NHL (@NHL) January 1, 2016

Welcome back, Brendan Gallagher! The 23-year-old scored a goal and added an assist in his return from a 17-game absence. Needless to say, his teammates were excited to have him back in the lineup.

A great view of the game from ice level.

The Canadiens put the Winter Classic out of reach with a Max Pacioretty goal late in the third period as the day turned to night.

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