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2026 NHL Winter Classic: Panthers vs. Rangers in Miami!

1/2/2026

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Panthers Host Rangers

The 2026 NHL Winter Classic will be held January 2, 2026, at loanDepot Park in Miami, marking the first outdoor NHL game in Florida.
The Florida Panthers, two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, will host the New York Rangers at 8 p.m. ET.
The game is expected to draw 35,300 fans and will air on Turner Network Television (TNT) and truTV with streaming options.
Forecasts predict a high of 73°F.

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Barkov's Recovery Progress

Aleksander Barkov, captain of the Florida Panthers, skated lightly on Thursday, signaling progress in his knee-surgery recovery.
He is not expected to play in the January 2, 2026 Winter Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami against the New York Rangers.
Matthew Tkachuk practiced in a non-contact jersey for the Florida Panthers.
Matthew Tkachuk will miss the Winter Classic.
The Rangers' captain J.T. Miller remains sidelined due to injury.

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Panthers Host Rangers

The 2026 NHL Winter Classic will be held January 2, 2026, at loanDepot Park in Miami, marking the first outdoor NHL game in Florida.
The Florida Panthers, two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, will host the New York Rangers at 8 p.m. ET.
The game is expected to draw 35,300 fans and will air on Turner Network Television (TNT) and truTV with streaming options.
Forecasts predict a high of 73°F.

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