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 |