outdoor games

Lake Tahoe was a mess on the ice but glorious as a setting. With some fine-tuning, we could see some very interesting - and intimate - outdoor games in the future.

Where do Panarin and the New York Rangers go from here in the wake of wild accusations? Where does Sidney Crosby rank among all-time players after 1,000 games? And more.

Rain in Bakersfield, Calif. turned the rink at the AHL Outdoor Classic into the world’s largest Slip ‘N Slide Saturday night.

When the preliminary rosters were revealed for the Heritage Classic alumni game, it seemed like the Edmonton Oilers had the decisive edge over their Winnipeg Jets counterparts. The numbers say it's not even close.

Right winger Jason Zucker had to be carted off the ice in the second period after being on the receiving end of a high hit from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival. He didn’t return to the game, while Rozsival was issued a major penalty and game misconduct for interference.

Gary Bettman’s reign as NHL commissioner appears as though it will continue on into the next decade.

When Molson Canadian built a hockey rink atop a skyscraper in downtown Toronto, it created the considerable buzz they were going for.

The NHL has set up a webcam documenting the construction of the outdoor rink at California's Levi Stadium for this Saturday's game between the Sharks and Kings – but the camera received an unexpected visitor: a curious crow.

Canadiens star defenseman P.K. Subban's ice time has been rising of late – and Montreal's management must be smart about managing his minutes – both for this season and in the years to come. Otherwise, they're playing with fate, and fire.

The Blackhawks franchise has been transformed in the past seven years and with that organizational success comes fringe benefits. That's how Chicago earned a third straight season of outdoor hockey.

According to a TSN report, the NHL is on the verge of announcing outdoor games next season in Minnesota and Colorado. It would be the first time each state hosted an outdoor NHL game, but the Avs' and Wild's opponents are familiar to the event.

Multiple sources are reporting that the next outdoor game to hit the schedule will be a tilt between two classic blood rivals in New England. Hard to argue with the Habs and Bruins in the snow, isn't it?

The Los Angeles Kings unveiled their new jerseys they'll wear at the Stadium Series outdoor game in February – and while the coolness status of the jersey itself is up for debate, the hockey pants that go along with it are a hockey crime on par with Cooperalls.

The team is going to represent Northern California with a new shoulder patch and a two-tone sweater for its Stadium Series game against Los Angeles at Levi's Stadium. What do you think about the design?

The Chicago Blackhawks revealed the jerseys they'll wear at the Jan. 1 Winter Classic game against the Washington Capitals. And like just about all things connected to the Hawks' iconic logo, it looks great.

In the wake of the Canadian national tragedy in Ottawa Wednesday, the NHL and the Pittsburgh Penguins showed their support for those affected with a stirring, special rendition of "O Canada" before their game against the Flyers.

U.S. cable giant HBO will not be producing a 24/7 series this season, and columnist Adam Proteau says that's a shame, as the program was great to all involved. Well, most of them, anyway.

The NHL is staging another outdoor game in California – and Adam Proteau has five reasons fans should be excited to see it.

Long Island and Florida get the shaft, while Canada's two solitudes manage to make a couple appearances each. Overall, get ready for a lot of Kings, Caps, Sharks, Flyers and Bruins, plus more West Coast start times.

The roof may not have been opened at BC Place, but the Heritage Classic still had plenty of drama to watch in and around the game. Even though Vancouver sprinted out to an early 2-0 lead, they dropped another loss by allowing four unanswered goals. Here are eight photos that highlight the action.

After taking a 2-0 lead, the Canucks allowed four unanswered goals and Daniel Sedin left the game with an injury. In the last "outdoor" game of the year, the Senators won and the Canucks continued in a downward trajectory.

The Blackhawks may have run away with a 5-1 win, but the Soldier Field Snow Bowl against the Penguins was another outdoor sight to behold. We present nine photos from the game that outlined not only the weather, but the fans and the few nice goals.

Join Adam Proteau on The Hockey News' Twitter account for our #THNLive coverage of the game, presented by Honda. You could win a Honda prize pack valued at $600, including an official Team Canada Olympic hockey jersey and a $100 gas card.