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The best photos from practice day at the 2015 Winter Classic

New Years Eve is practice day at the Winter Classic. The Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks took to the ice at Nationals Park to get a feel for their surroundings one day before the big game. Here are the best images from the day.

by Travis Hughes
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H. Darr Beiser / USA Today Sports

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Rob Carr / Getty Images

Geoff Burke / USA Today Sports

Rob Carr / Getty Images

Geoff Burke / USA Today Sports

Rob Carr / Getty Images

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