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Zibanejad’s Hat Trick Leads Rangers Over Panthers 5–1 in Miami Winter Classic

The NHL’s first outdoor game in Florida featured an open roof and reinforced ice in 63-degree conditions.

Daniil Tarasov #40 of the Florida Panthers makes his way to the ice before practice for the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers at loanDepot park on January 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 01: General view around LoanDepot park prior to the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic against the New York Rangers at loanDepot park on January 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Dec 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) controls the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Mika Zibanejad recorded the first five-point game in an NHL outdoor contest with a hat trick and two assists, while Artemi Panarin scored twice.
  • Igor Shesterkin turned aside 36 of 37 shots as New York controlled special teams and tempo throughout.
  • The victory pushed the Rangers to 6-0-0 all-time in outdoor games, maintaining the league’s best perfect mark in such events.
  • The game at loanDepot Park was played with the roof open in roughly 63°F weather, the second-warmest outdoor NHL game on record, using two chillers and thicker ice.
  • Florida, making its outdoor debut without injured stars Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov, stayed within the Eastern Conference playoff race but fell to 2-3-1 in its past six.