The NHL's latest outdoor game will be in Florida. But over 22 years, pro hockey's outdoor games have had a fascinating history. Here are the numbers that tell the story.

The New York Rangers spoiled the party in Miami, beating the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic, 5-1. Big performances from the trio of Mika Zibanejad, Alexis Lafreniere and Artemi Panarin fueled the victory as the Rangers picked up an enormous win in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The 2026 NHL Winter Classic heads to Miami as the Florida Panthers face the New York Rangers in an outdoor game. Here's all you need to know.

The 2027 Winter Classic in Utah will be the first time the Avalanche will play the event, and the fourth outdoor game the team will participate in.

loanDepot park, home of MLB 's Miami Marlins, is the site of the Winter Classic. The venue will have a capacity of 35,300 for the game, according to the NHL. The outdoor game is set for 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT. The Winter Classic will air on TNT and truTV.

8 - Number of current Panthers and Rangers players who have scored a goal in an outdoor game. A.J. Greer, Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, Will Borgen, J.T. Miller, Artemi Panarin, and Mika Zibanejad each have one career goal, while Vincent Trocheck has scored twice.