For many NHL players, the opportunity to play in an outdoor hockey game is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And just seven members of this season’s Lightning team were among the group that played a Stadium Series game in Nashville three seasons ago.

Every year since 2008, the NHL has played at least one game outdoors whether it be in the Winter Classic, Stadium Series or Heritage Classic. Almost every time these games are scheduled, they're scheduled for cold weather sites because, you know, if it's too warm the ice will melt. Melted ice isn't great conditions for a hockey game.

This will be the Bruins' sixth outdoor contest but their first Stadium Series game. The Bruins have certainly had success in outdoor games, as they have a 4-1-0 record during them. Only the New York Rangers have more wins, as they sport a 5-0-0 record when playing in the outdoors.