Overview
- Puck drop is Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium, airing on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S. and on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ in Canada.
- A rare Florida cold snap is forecast to keep temperatures in the 40s with wind chills in the 30s during the game, with the temporary rink enclosure set to come down early Sunday.
- The presentation adopts a Gasparilla pirate theme featuring a treasure‑map field design, a shipwreck set, live pirates, and stadium takeovers including the Buccaneers’ iconic pirate ship.
- Fans can expect Tim McGraw at first intermission and Hunter Hayes performing the national anthem, with the fan festival opening at 1 p.m., parking at 12:30 p.m., and gates at 5 p.m.
- The event is sold out with resale options available, both teams enter on hot streaks after strong January runs, and this marks the NHL’s 45th outdoor game and the second in Florida this season.