The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers unveiled their jerseys for the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic, set for Jan. 2 at loanDepot Park in Miami. Senior creative director Dom Fillion emphasized the importance of blending history and nostalgia into the designs, reflecting the tradition of one of the league’s marquee events.

“It’s very nostalgia-driven,” Fillion told NHL.com, noting the significance of the Winter Classic, which first took place in 2008. The jerseys aim to honor the event’s long-standing history while highlighting each franchise’s unique identity.

For the Panthers, Fillion reimagined the “leaping panther” logo, giving it a vintage 1920s–1930s look with felt and chain stitching. He worked closely with the Viola family, owners of the Panthers, to ensure the redesign felt

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