On a bright and sunny New Year's Day in front of 42,832 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, the National Hockey League's seventh annual classic was a last-minute thriller that saw the Washington Capitals defeat the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, in the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.

The NHL-MeiGray Group Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program is proud to offer fans and collectors across the globe the opportunity to own a piece of history ... the actual jersey worn by #2 Matt Niskanen of the Washington Capitals during the first period of this historic event.

This red jersey is a Size 56 and is registered into the NHL-MeiGray Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program as number L01179.

The Capitals wore a deep red jersey to symbolize hockey's deep roots in Washington. The uniform also featured three stars and two vertical stripes across the front, a call back to the DC flag. The Blackhawks honored their storied history by wearing a white jersey with black and red accents that evoked memories of their jerseys from the late 1950s.

Affixed to the right shoulder of each jersey is the 2015 NHL Winter Classic patch. NHL Winter Classic is screened into the inside back collar of each jersey.

Here's what's up for bid from the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic:

*19 jerseys worn by the Washington Capitals during the first period.
*19 jerseys worn by the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period.
*The 3 jerseys prepared for the Washington Capitals who did not play in the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.
*The 3 jerseys prepared for the Chicago Blackhawks who did not play in the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.
*The 5 actual pucks used to score all 5 goals in the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.
*The first puck used to start the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.
*11 additional game-used pucks (3 more from the first period, 3 from the second period, and 5 from the third period) with the unique NHL Winter Classic 2015 logo used in the game.
*20 pregame warmup used pucks with unique NHL Winter Classic 2015 logo.
*1 pair of Washington Capitals Socks worn by Troy Brouwer throughout the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.