Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen — twice. The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at ...

The Panthers will host the Rangers at loanDepot park on Jan. 2, 2026, and the Lightning will host the Bruins at the Raymond James on Feb. 1.

Outdoor games have become a staple of the NHL's regular season schedule with contests being staged in some of baseball's and football's most iconic stadiums. The NHL has even held ...

Ice hockey may not evoke thoughts of beaches, sunshine and palm trees but that did not stop the NHL from announcing on Wednesday that, for the first time, it will hold outdoor games in Florida ...

said. “No one thought it would happen.” Well, it’s happening. The NHL will play not one but two outdoor games in the state of Florida next season, the League announced Wednesday. The ...

“Outdoor NHL games in the Sunshine State? Never let it be said that our league isn’t willing to accept a challenge.” It’s a long time coming, but the Panthers and Lightning have represented the ...

The National Hockey League announced it will hold two outdoor games in Florida next year. Hockey has seen real growth in the state over the last three decades. The events are expected to attract about ...

“Outdoor NHL games in the Sunshine State? Never let it be said that our league isn’t willing to accept a challenge.” It’s a long time coming, but the Panthers and Lightning have ...

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 ...

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.

This time, the NHL may have to push its limits for the presentation of its next two outdoor games. According to a rumor from Andy Slater of FOX Sports, the next NHL Winter Classic is set […] An ...

From finalized 4 Nations rosters to outdoor hockey in the sunshine state, here’s what happened in the NHL this week:  4 ...