The Winter Classic has become significant piece of the NHL calendar year. The combination of how the city received the game and how the Sabres created the environment was vital to the continuation of the Winter Classic. The Sabres were asked to participate in the 10th anniversary of the Winter Classic in 2018The Winter Classic in 2018 was held a Citi Field in New York City. Called Road to the Winter Classic, it followed the Sabres and the Rangers on their journey to the game. But, along with this past season, their active part in the tradition of the Winter Classic is a fond and important one.