Bobrovsky Confirmed to Start Winter Classic, Ends 14-Year Outdoor Game Drought

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is confirmed to start in Friday's 2026 NHL Winter Classic against the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami. This marquee event marks his first outdoor appearance since the 2012 Winter Classic, when he played for the Philadelphia Flyers against the same Rangers, ending a 14-year gap between outdoor games. In December, Bobrovsky posted a 7-2-1 record with a 2.67 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 10 outings.