The New York Rangers face the Florida Panthers in the NHL Winter Classic on Friday night at LoanDepot Park.

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The New York Rangers take on the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic on Friday night at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Fla.

The NHL's Winter Classic is being played in Florida, as the two-time defending champion Panthers take on the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park.

Florida was home to two NHL teams and had hosted Stanley Cup Final games in each of the last five seasons, but it had never been part of the outdoor spectacle.

While recent form favors neither team, the Rangers do have one clear advantage. New York is perfect in outdoor games, holding a 5-0-0 record, including 2-0-0 in the Winter Classic. That history gives them confidence heading into a new conditions for Florida, which will be playing its first outdoor game.

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Music will be part of the spectacle as much as hockey in Miami. Before the puck drops and during key moments of the game, live performances help shape a Winter Classic that goes well beyond the ice.

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