Florida Panthers

Take a look at the Winter Classic: A hockey game held outside in South Florida

At loanDepot park on Friday night, the Florida Panthers played the New York Rangers. The Panthers lost 5-1 to the Rangers in the stadium where the Miami Marlins usually play. Take a look at photos throughout the night at South Florida’s outdoor NHL game.

The Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers line up during the opening ceremony of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
The Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers line up during the opening ceremony of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Danny Llamas cheers before the Florida Panthers arrive to loanDepot for their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the New York Rangers on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Danny Llamas cheers before the Florida Panthers arrive to loanDepot for their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the New York Rangers on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
From left to right: Florida Panthers Jesper Boqvist, Daniil Tarasov, A.J. Greer, Eetu Luostarinen, Donovan Sebrango and Noah Gregor greet fans as they arrive to loanDepot for their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the New York Rangers on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
From left to right: Florida Panthers Jesper Boqvist, Daniil Tarasov, A.J. Greer, Eetu Luostarinen, Donovan Sebrango and Noah Gregor greet fans as they arrive to loanDepot for their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the New York Rangers on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) takes a selfie with a fan as he arrives to loanDepot for his Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the New York Rangers on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) takes a selfie with a fan as he arrives to loanDepot for his Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the New York Rangers on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Luis Fonsi performs before the start of the Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Luis Fonsi performs before the start of the Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
The Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers line up during the opening ceremony of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
The Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers line up during the opening ceremony of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) passes the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (17) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) passes the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (17) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) tries to score as New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) tries to score as New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) passes the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) passes the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) looks to pass as New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) looks to pass as New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) skates with the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Matthew Robertson (29) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) skates with the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Matthew Robertson (29) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates after scoring against the Florida Panthers in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates after scoring against the Florida Panthers in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) shoots the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) shoots the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) defends in the first period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) and left wing Artemi Panarin (10) make their way back into the rink before the second period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the Florida Panthers at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) and left wing Artemi Panarin (10) make their way back into the rink before the second period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the Florida Panthers at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates after scoring against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the second period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates after scoring against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the second period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) reacts after New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) scored in the second period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) reacts after New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) scored in the second period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) watches center Sam Bennett (9) defend as New York Rangers left wing Brett Berard (65) tries to score in the second period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) watches center Sam Bennett (9) defend as New York Rangers left wing Brett Berard (65) tries to score in the second period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) takes a shot toward goal against the New York Rangers in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) takes a shot toward goal against the New York Rangers in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (11) skates with the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) defends in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (11) skates with the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) defends in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) and New York Rangers defenseman Matthew Robertson (29) compete for the puck in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) and New York Rangers defenseman Matthew Robertson (29) compete for the puck in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Luke Kunin (71) shoots the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) defends in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Luke Kunin (71) shoots the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) defends in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers defenseman Jeff Petry (2) shoots the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) defends in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers defenseman Jeff Petry (2) shoots the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) defends in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks on by the bench during a timeout in the third period of his Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the New York Rangers at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks on by the bench during a timeout in the third period of his Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the New York Rangers at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) skates with the puck as New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) defends in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) skates with the puck as New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) defends in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (10) and New York Rangers defenseman Carson Soucy (24) compete for the puck in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (10) and New York Rangers defenseman Carson Soucy (24) compete for the puck in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) and New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) compete for the puck in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) and New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) compete for the puck in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
New York Rangers fans cheer after their team scored against the Florida Panthers in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
New York Rangers fans cheer after their team scored against the Florida Panthers in the third period of their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
The Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers shake hands after their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. The Rangers defeated the Panthers.
The Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers shake hands after their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. The Rangers defeated the Panthers. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers look on after their team lost against the New York Rangers in their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla.
Florida Panthers look on after their team lost against the New York Rangers in their Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
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