Fire, snow and ice in Miami as Rangers beat Panthers outdoors
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Key Points:
- Mika Zibanejad had a historic night by scoring a hat trick and achieving the first five-point NHL outdoor game, helping the New York Rangers defeat the Florida Panthers 5-1 in the Winter Classic, the first outdoor NHL game held in Florida.
- Artemi Panarin added two goals, Alexis Lafrenière had three assists, and Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves, leading the Rangers to improve their outdoor game record to 6-0-0.
- Despite outshooting the Rangers 37-20 and delivering 38 hits, the Panthers struggled with blocked shots and lost their fourth game in six contests; coach Paul Maurice praised the event as a spectacular success.
- The game was played at loanDepot
