It’s anticipating this wonderful celebration of our game on all the levels and with our families and with our friends and new fans and our fans.’

The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers meet in the Winter Classic Friday at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

The Florida Panthers snap Colorado's second 10-game winning streak of the season by defeating the Avalanche on Sunday night

The Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers tussle in a Tuesday 7 p.m. ET battle at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

The Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche meet Thursday in Denver, Colorado, with puck drop set for 9:30 p.m. ET.

The Winter Classic in Miami lived up to — and potentially exceeded — expectations in so many ways... except for the result for the home team.

Paul Maurice admits Panthers’ win over Capitals felt “disjointed,” citing power plays and pace after Florida’s latest comeback victory.

The Florida Panthers (21-15-2, eighth in Eastern Conference) host the Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6, fourth in Eastern Conference) at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. Florida won 5-3 at home its last time out on Dec. 29 against the Washington Capitals.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Washington Capitals taking on the Florida Panthers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions ...

On Tuesday, the Florida Panthers held a heartfelt pregame ceremony to honor Brad Marchand’s 1,000th NHL career point.

Players warm up before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) New York Rangers and Florida Panthers players warm up before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game,