‘But the more national draw of the Sabres, who played the Penguins in Ralph Wilson Stadium on Jan. 1, 2008 in the first Winter Classic, appears to have won out. The Sabres will likely be the “home” team in the game given the Rangers are contractually obligated to play all their home games at Madison Square Garden.’
2018 NHL Winter Classic likely to be held at Citi Field with Rangers vs. Sabres, sources say
Source: Newsday