The Ducks remain one of the more pleasant surprises in the NHL this season. With an exciting young core, the Quack Attack seems to be back in Orange County. The team has a bit of a slide, having lost five games in a row, falling out of first place in the Pacific Division.

All the ways to watch NHL Winter Classic 2026 live streams for FREE, with LoanDepot Park in Miami hosting the warm-weather Rangers vs Panthers showdown.

It is an annual NHL tradition, and on Friday, Jan. 2, the NHL Winter Classic comes to loanDepot park in Miami where the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers are playing host to the New York Rangers.

The New York Rangers take on the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic on Friday night at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Fla.

It has been a fantastic season so far to date. Add to that it is a Winter Olympic year, making the 2025/26 season even more special. Every game of the season will be live on DAZN with NHL.TV worldwide , excluding Canada and the U.S. It was a wild week.

New York goalie Igor Shesterkin, who turned 30 years old on Dec. 30, leads the NHL in starts with greater than a .900 save percentage (21) this season. Shesterkin also leads the NHL in midrange saves (250) and long-range saves (182; tied with Spencer Knight of the Chicago Blackhawks), while ranking tied for third in high-danger saves (202).

At the end of 2025, here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots. Plus, each team's MVP.