HBO 's show "24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the Winter Classic", that followed the two teams for a month was a huge success. So much so that both, HBO and the NHL teams want to do it again next year.
They took the cameras indoors until the final outdoor game during the 4 part series. It was so exciting for fans and players as well. Now other teams are talking about allowing them access to their games. Even other sports leagues like the NBA and the NFL might consider it.
The hype and exposure the HBO series brought to the game has made it even more of a phenomenon.
The hockey league is so excited about the coverage, they might do another series during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Certainly the playoffs are the most attention getting event in all of hockey.

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