Every team that has never played in the NHL Winter Classic and future matchup predictions
Classic has cemented as a mainstay for the NHL since 2008. Here is every team that hasn't competed in the outdoor game and ...
Outdoor hockey in Florida? Panthers, Lightning to host 2026 Winter Classic, Stadium Series
The NHL announced the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will host the 2026 Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park in ...
NHL to hold outdoor games in Florida next season, including 2026 Winter Classic
The Florida Panthers will host the New York Rangers in the Jan. 2 Winter Classic at the home of Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins while the Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Boston Bruins in a ...
The NHL goes ‘a little unusual’ by naming Miami and Tampa as winter hosts for marquee outdoor games in 2026
On Wednesday, the NHL revealed the league’s unique idea by announcing the 2026 Winter Classic will be played in South Florida at loanDepot park, the home of MLB’s Miami Marlins, on January 2.
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Winter Classic latest sign of golden age of Florida Panthers
2025 The Panthers and South Florida playing host to the Winter Classic is part of the NHL's plan to make the state of Florida a priority. On Feb. 1, 2026, the Tampa Bay Lightning will host the ...
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Florida Panthers to Host 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic® at loanDepot park in Miami on Jan. 2
SUNRISE, Fla. – The National Hockey League announced today that the Discover 2026 NHL Winter Classic will feature the Florida Panthers hosting the New York Rangers at loanDepot park, home of Major ...
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‘It’s a big honor’: Tampa Bay’s Murdock helped craft 2025 Winter Classic arena
The Lightning's first full-time female Zamboni driver reflects on her decade-long journey to the NHL and her role in crafting ...
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‘Our time has come:’ Panthers to host 2026 Winter Classic as NHL celebrates state of Florida
The NHL announced Wednesday that the Florida Panthers will host the 2026 Winter Classic, facing the New York Rangers on Jan. 2 at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins. “Our time has come ...
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Florida Panthers to host 2026 NHL Winter Classic vs. New York Rangers
The Florida Panthers will host the 2026 Winter Classic next season against the New York Rangers at retractable roof loanDepot Park in Miami, the NHL announced Wednesday. The game will take place J ...
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NHL to play outdoors in Miami, Tampa in 2026 in Florida first
The NHL will play outdoor games in Florida for the first time next season, hosting matchups in Miami and Tampa. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told ESPN that next season's Winter Classic will ...
Why is the 2025 NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Eve and not New Year's Day?
The Winter Classic has been a long-standing tradition in hockey, but the 2025 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field will be the ...
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Outdoor hockey in Florida? Panthers, Lightning to host 2026 Winter Classic, Stadium Series
Yes, the NHL will be playing outdoor hockey in sunny Florida — twice, in fact. The league announced Wednesday the Winter Classic and Stadium Series are being used as a joint venture to the ...