Part 1 of HBO's exclusive look into the preparations by the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers for the 2012 Winter Classic.

The Flyers and Rangers square off at Madison Square Garden prior to their showdown in the Winter Classic. The transformation of Citizens Bank Park, site of the outdoors game, continues.

After beating the Flyers at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers hit the road. Before trying to continue their dominance of the orange and black when they face off outside on january 2nd.

Meanwhile the Flyers take on their cross state rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins, once more prior to heading home to hit the ice agains the Rangers in the Winter Classic.

The Game