After a successful Winter Classic, the NHL has some ideas for other outdoor matches. And they also have a new show that will follow players while they're at the Olympics.

The game almost sells itself. Florida and Tampa are two of the league's best rivals, so this game is a no-brainer.

1. Winter Classic

The Winter Classic is a great way for the NHL to showcase some of its best players and create excitement for the season. Despite some nippy conditions, this game between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins was an entertaining affair.

The game featured several penalties, including a sloppy tripping call on Kevan Miller, which resulted in a lengthy Pittsburgh power play. Despite some time at 5-on-3, the Bruins didn’t score and the Penguins took the lead early in the second period.

Henrik Lundqvist made a few big saves to keep the Bruins in the game and earned another win in this special event. He is undefeated in outdoor games, winning two Winter Classics and a Stadium Series. The Bruins will be looking to rebound from this loss and look to get back into the playoff race with a win on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. A win here would be a huge statement. They are currently tied with the Edmonton Oilers for third place in the division.

2. Stadium Series

The Stadium Series is one of the NHL's two annual regular season outdoor games, the other being the NHL Winter Classic held on New Year's Day in a different city each year. The Stadium Series has been played since 2014, with games typically being scheduled in late January or February at football or baseball stadiums.

The 2024 Stadium Series will feature a pair of crosstown rivals in the Rangers-Islanders game, as well as a meeting between division rivals Sidney Crosby and David Pastrnak on Jan. 17 at MetLife Stadium. The game will be broadcast on TNT. For more details about NHL Schedule, visit our website scheduleful.com

The Stadium Series is a chance for teams to showcase their local rivalry, as well as their fanbases. The games generally sell out fast, so fans should act quickly when tickets go on sale. In addition, this is a great opportunity for fans to see some of the top stars in action before the season kicks off. The games have also been a good way for younger players to get some high-profile exposure.

3. Heritage Classic

The NHL is holding its annual Hockey Day in Canada celebration on Jan. 20 with a doubleheader featuring four Canadian teams. In addition to the 2024 Winter Classic featuring the defending champion Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken, there’s a matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver as well as a battle for the first wild card spot between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena.

It’s great that the league is finally giving the Canucks a true local rivalry game against the Seattle Kraken. But it would have been nice if the league had scheduled these games on weekends instead of weeknights. Especially considering that they’re only one point apart and the Canucks are fighting for their playoff lives while the Kraken are trying to lock in a top-five draft pick. Historically, teams have had an easier time winning with two or even three days of rest. Having to play back-to-backs on short rest is almost always a drag on win-rates.

4. Great American Rivalry Series

For many seniors this rivalry game is the last big high school game of their athletic careers and climax to their "Glory Days." The Great American Rivalry Series brings those moments to life for schools, players, coaches and students. In addition to year-long bragging rights the winning team will receive a trophy from the United States Marine Corps and one senior student-athlete from each team will win a scholarship based on their academic and athletic performance.

The USA and Canada women’s national teams wrapped up the 2022-23 Rivalry Series with a winner-take-all game Wednesday in Laval, Quebec. Canada won the final matchup 5-0 to sweep the series.

The NHL’s current scheduling algorithm aims for parity and has teams playing a touch under 32-percent of their schedule against division opponents. This creates a nice mix of games against rivals and non-divisional foes. Adding a handful of more marquee matches to the regular season could spice things up.