With only one month remaining until the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic, the countdown to the much-anticipated annual event has begun, as the two-time defending Stanley Cup®-champion Florida Panthers are set to host the Original Six New York Rangers outdoors at loanDepot park,

Amid an injury-riddled campaign, the Florida Panthers are taking a chance on a potential reinforcement for Brad Marchand and the rest of the team.

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks to shoot the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser (90) defends in the second period of their NHL game at the Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]

Or as Leafs’ Scott Laughton said Monday: “We don’t like them. They don’t seem to like us.” Normally, captain Barkov would play opposite captain Matthews in one of the signature NHL matchups of the season. Maurice believes that Barkov is the best player in the world.

The matchup will make NHL history as the southernmost outdoor game. It also will mark the 17th NHL Winter Classic since the tradition began in 2008.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be welcoming Simon Benoit back to the lineup on Tuesday night as they visit the Florida Panthers for the first time since the 2025 NHL Playoffs.

The Florida Panthers are dealing with a bit of an identity crisis. They have been trying to find their way for some time now as they maneuver through injuries, lineup changes and inconsistent play more than a quarter of the way through the season.

With the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs set to reignite their rivalry on Tuesday in their first matchup since last year’s playoff series, Brad Marchand has delivered a rather unexpected message.

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