Boston Bruins Confirm They Will Be Playing In An Outdoor Game Next Year

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Joshua Deeds
January 9, 2025 (12:54)

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The Boston Bruins haven't been left out of the outdoor games next season. The NHL and Gary Bettman announced today that the Boston Bruins will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Raymond James Stadium for the 2026 Stadium Series.

The Boston Bruins instead of taking on their Atlantic Division rivals, the Florida Panthers will face off against Jon Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning.

The announcement marks the Bruins six regular season outdoor game, as the team has a record of 4-1-0 in outdoor games in the NHL.

A record that is second-best in the league. The Bruins last took on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park, with a 2-1 victory over Sidney Crosby and the team. They also took part in the NHL Outdoor games in Lake Tahoe in 2021. The Bruins have a record of outdoor appearances(2010, 2016, 2019, and 2023).

The Bruins organization takes pride in being selected to participate in one of the National Hockey League's marquee events,» said Bruins President Cam Neely. «Similar to the NHL Winter Classics at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, and Notre Dame Stadium and the NHL Outdoors Game in Lake Tahoe, the 2026 Stadium Series in Tampa will be a meaningful opportunity for our players and entire organization to showcase the game of hockey on a grand scale. All of us at the Bruins, as well as our passionate fanbase, are excited for what will be yet another incredible experience at Raymond James Stadium next February.»

The Boston Bruins are familiar opponents, and last faced off in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2020.

While the teams have face-off in 118 regular season matchups with the Bruins winning the lion's share of games.

The Lightning and Bruins have faced off in 118 regular season games, with the Bruins posting a 72-32-9-5 total record and a 42-9-6-3 record on home ice

Can the Bruins add another win next season in Tampa Bay territory, Raymond James Stadium?

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