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NHL announces outdoor games for 2015-16 season

Geoff Burke / USA TODAY Sports

Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the NHL's outdoor game schedule for next season when speaking with reporters Saturday at the All-Star festivities in Columbus.

The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens headline the slate, announced as combatants for the 2016 Winter Classic. 

The Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche will join Boston as hosts for the Stadium Series, with the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings tabbed as respective visitors.

Here's the complete schedule: 

Matchup Date Stadium
Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins Jan. 1, 2016 Gillette Stadium
Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild Feb. 21, 2016 TCF Bank Stadium
Detroit Red Wings at Colorado Avalanche Feb. 27, 2016 Coors Field

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