2012 NHL Winter Classic: Updated Start Time and Bold Predictions for Showdown

The start time for tomorrow's 2012 NHL Winter Classic between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers has been changed.

According to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun (via Twitter), game time is now at 3:00 PM ET, so set your schedules accordingly.

With that being said, here's a look at three bold predictions for the newly-scheduled game.

Claude Giroux Will be Held Scoreless

Giroux has been simply brilliant this season, as his 45 points is second in the league to only Henrik Sedin's 46. 

The Canadian has 17 goals and 28 assists on the season and at times has been unstoppable, but he will be held scoreless in this one.

Henrik Lundqvist continues to prove how amazing of a goaltender he is, and he will further prove that tomorrow afternoon.

He'll stone Giroux on multiple occasions. The Flyers high-octane offense will get theirs, but it will come from elsewhere. 

The Game Will Go to Overtime

This is going to be an extremely hard-fought battle. The Flyers can score goals with the best of them, and are capable of scoring five to six goals every time out. 

However, the Rangers allow the second-fewest goals in the NHL and should be able to slow Philly down. It's a classic strength versus strength battle, and that will force this one to come down to the wire. 

Whatever happens, it's going to be a good one to watch.

Sergei Bobrovsky Will Shine in Place of Ilya Bryzgalov

Bryzgalov has been fairly terrible so far this season, and it appears he won't start during tomorrow's game. 

In his place, Bobrovsky, who played well in Philly's last game against Pittsburgh, will get the start. I'm betting he continues that momentum.

This one is going to be much lower scoring than most people think.