Believe it or not Tampa made a push to get the NHL to have outdoor games here in Florida! But gotta admit, after seeing these photos, the NHL didn’t make a bad choice.
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Philadelphia Flyers v Boston Bruins
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 21: The Boston Bruinsb warm-up prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 21, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: An HC-130J and two HH-60G helicopters, flown by members of the Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Combined Test Force (CTF), stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, performs the flyover before the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Philadelphia Flyers v Boston Bruins
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 21: In an aerial view from a drone, the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers warm-up prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 21, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Philadelphia Flyers v Boston Bruins
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 21: The Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins stand for the national anthem prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 21, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: The rink is prepared for the game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche prior to the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: The Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche stand at attention for the National Anthem prior to the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: A person dressed as a knight, walks the beach during warm-ups prior to the game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche at the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: The Vegas Golden Knights practice prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: The Vegas Golden Knights head out for the game against the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: The Colorado Avalanche practice prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: In an aerial view from a drone, the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche warm-up prior to the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Philadelphia Flyers v Boston Bruins
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 21: The Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins set for the opening faceoff during the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 21, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Colorado Avalanche leads the team out for warm-ups prior to the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights during the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: Detail of logos for the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: Goaltender Adam Werner #30 of the Colorado Avalanche practices prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: Wooden chairs are displayed lakeside with logos for the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: The ice crew continue preparations prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: Matt Calvert #11 of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the puck during the first period of the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: The Vegas Golden Knights pose for a team photo prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: Reilly Smith #19 of the Vegas Golden Knights shoots the puck as he practices prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: In an aerial view from a drone, the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche warm-up prior to the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: The ice crew continue preparations prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: The ice crew continue preparations prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: Goaltender Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Colorado Avalanche prepares to make a save on Nathan MacKinnon #29 during practice prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: Conor Timmins #22 and Ryan Graves #27 of the Colorado Avalanche leave the locker room tent for practice prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: The ice crew continue preparations prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: The ice crew continue preparations prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe – Practice Sessions
ShareSTATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: The Colorado Avalanche poses for a team photograph during practice prior to the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 19, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. On Saturday, February 20, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, February 21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)