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 – 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 – 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 – 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 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 – 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 – 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 – 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)