Panthers, NHL and Winter Classic

NHL Made a Mistake Not Having Panthers and Lightning Play 2026 Winter Classic
The Florida Panthers are finally getting an outdoor game, but it should've been against the Tampa Bay Lightning, not the New York Rangers.
NHL Announces Panthers and Lightning Outdoor Games
The NHL has made official their plans for outdoor games hosted by the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
‘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 that we deserve an outdoor game,” Panthers president and CEO Matt Caldwell said. “We’re fired up to have it right here locally.”
Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida. The NHL will have games in Miami and Tampa next season
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 loanDepot Park in Miami — home of baseball’s Marlins — on Jan.
Lightning, Panthers to host outdoor NHL games in 2026
For the first time in the NHL's 108-year history, there will be outdoor games played in Florida. Two games will be played in 2026.
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 loanDepot Park in Miami, the NHL announced on Wednesday. The game will take place on Jan. 2, 2026.
NHL will have outdoor games in Miami and Tampa next season
Outdoor hockey in Florida is a long time coming, but the Panthers and Lightning have represented the Eastern Conference in each of the last five Stanley Cup Finals and they’ve built heavily engaged fan bases.
NHL plans to host two outdoor games in Florida in 2026
The National Hockey League is enjoying growth in Florida, where two of its most successful current franchises, the Lightning and Panthers, play.
National Hockey League4d
Lightning, Tampa Bay to host 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium
Bolts to Take on Bruins in Landmark Outdoor Game on February 1, 2026 ...
Penguins look to ignite offense in clash vs. Lightning
Superstar captain Sidney Crosby and fellow top-liner Bryan Rust have reached or surpassed major achievements this season for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN3d
Tampa Bay Lightning to play outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend 2026
Who would have thought you could play hockey outside in Florida? Next year, the Tampa Bay Lightning will hit the ice al ...
The Hockey Writers on MSN17h
Devils Win Sixth Straight at Home, Beat Lightning 3-2 in OT
After a dreadful 1-4-1 road trip, the New Jersey Devils returned home to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. In a back-and-forth ...
TheHockey Writers13d
Canadiens Complete Florida Sweep With 5-2 Win Over the Lightning
Please support our site by disabling your ad blocker.
Stefan Noesen’s OT goal lifts Devils past Lightning
Ondrej Palat and Jack Hughes also scored for New Jersey, which was coming off a 1-4-1 road trip since a 4-2 win over Carolina ...