The 2026 Winter Classic and Stadium Series will make history by being held in South Florida for the first time, with the Florida Panthers facing the New York Rangers on Jan. 2 at loanDepot Park and the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Boston Bruins on Feb. 1 at Raymond James Stadium. The Panthers and Lightning, both established in the early 1990s, have been successful in recent years, with the Panthers winning their first Stanley Cup in 2024 and the Lightning securing three titles, including back-to-back wins in 2019-20 and 2020-21. This will be the Panthers’ first Winter Classic appearance and the Rangers’ sixth, while the Lightning will be playing their second outdoor game and the Bruins their sixth, aiming to improve their 4-1 record in outdoor matchups.
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Christian Jaros, once seen as a promising defenseman for the Ottawa Senators, faced numerous setbacks after being drafted in 2015, including a lack of opportunity and injuries, leading to stints with multiple teams and ultimately the KHL. Now 29, he has signed a one-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, hoping to recapture his earlier potential as a mobile, right-shot defenseman in the NHL. Want More Context? 🔎
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