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In Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a 5-1 deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a Stadium Series shootout, capped by a memorable goalie fight between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman and an electric, celebratory atmosphere that underscored Tampa Bay’s status as a premier hockey market.
Gavin McKenna, projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, scored a goal and two assists as Penn State’s outdoor game at Beaver Stadium drew 74,575 fans, but Michigan State won 5-4 in overtime. The 18-year-old’s performance highlighted his elite talent and team-first approach, contributing to Penn State’s first three goals and reinforcing his status atop NCAA rookie metrics (32 points in 24 games) while underscoring the program’s rapid growth.
The NHL announced that the Vegas Golden Knights will face the Dallas Stars in the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on February 20, 2027, with a 5 p.m. PT puck drop broadcast on ABC; it marks Vegas’ third outdoor game and the Stars’ second Texas-hosted outdoor game, with ticket details to come via a Priority List.
Beaver Stadium in State College is transformed into a stunning outdoor ice rink for a Penn State hockey weekend, with the women’s team hosting Robert Morris and the men facing Michigan State, highlighting top Big Ten talent and the long-anticipated outdoor-hockey spectacle; the weekend also features an NHL Stadium Series game in Tampa, while Florida’s unseasonably cold weather adds to the hockey atmosphere and Gavin McKenna’s absence is noted as a talking point.
Penn State hosts Michigan State in an outdoor Big Ten hockey game at Beaver Stadium, featuring sharp throwback sweaters and highlighting NHL prospect Gavin McKenna amid a weekend of outdoor hockey action.
The Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 NHL Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, marking a historic outdoor game for Utah and the franchise's rapid development since 2024.
The NHL is set to host an outdoor Stadium Series game in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, featuring innovative engineering solutions like a temporary air-conditioned tent to combat the warm weather, making it a unique and technologically advanced event in outdoor hockey history.
The 2026 NHL Winter Classic in Miami was a spectacular event despite a 5-1 loss for the Florida Panthers to the New York Rangers, featuring a unique outdoor setting with warm weather, elaborate entertainment, and a festive atmosphere, marking the first outdoor NHL game in Florida.
The 2026 NHL Winter Classic in Miami was a spectacular event despite a 5-1 loss for the Florida Panthers to the New York Rangers, featuring a unique warm-weather outdoor game with festive themes, celebrity performances, and innovative staging, marking a significant milestone as the first outdoor NHL game in Florida.
The New York Rangers defeated the Florida Panthers 5-1 in the first outdoor NHL Winter Classic held in Miami, featuring snow, fire, and unique themes, with Mika Zibanejad scoring a five-point game and the event praised for its spectacle despite warm temperatures affecting the ice quality.
Wayne Gretzky attended the NHL Winter Classic in Miami, highlighting the growth of hockey in non-traditional markets like Florida, and shared stories from his career, including playing in extreme weather conditions and his admiration for Gordie Howe.
The NHL is creating a unique Winter Classic in Miami featuring a tropical and winter contrast with palm trees, flamingos, and snow-themed decorations, making it a visually striking event that blends Florida's sunny environment with winter sports themes.
The NHL revealed a rendering of the 2026 Winter Classic at Miami's loanDepot park, featuring a unique theme that blends winter and summer elements, with snow and sand on either side of the rink, and special entertainment and activities planned for the event.
Jonathan Quick reflects on his past outdoor hockey experiences, including the 2014 game at Dodger Stadium, and looks forward to the 2026 Winter Classic in Miami, where he expects to enjoy the event more as a backup goalie for the Rangers.
The NHL is preparing to host its first outdoor Winter Classic game in Florida on January 2, 2026, between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers, despite the warm Miami weather, by constructing a temporary ice rink with advanced cooling technology inside a stadium with a retractable roof.