The NHL took a leap to Lake Tahoe for their annual outdoor games this year. The venue created jaw-dropping backdrops, and resembled something straight out of a hockey player’s best dream.
The games are typically held in outdoor arenas to create a unique experience for hockey fans, but without the need to host fans during COVID-19, the NHL took the games to arguably one of the most beautiful places on earth- Lake Tahoe.
The games took place on the 18th hole at Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Stateline, NV.
The Flyer and Bruins were set to play on Saturday 2/20/21, but the game was postponed due to warm temps and sun melting the ice. They ended up finishing their game yesterday.
The pictures are simply stunning. Take a look at some of the best captured throughout the weekend.
This end ain’t bad, either. #NHLOutdoors pic.twitter.com/WOfQMbHe4z
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) February 19, 2021
Natural backdrop for the Avalanche. #NHLOutdoors pic.twitter.com/C8g4sMBoWc
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) February 19, 2021
Like something out of a movie 😍 #NHLOutdoors pic.twitter.com/EBHkpHoTVX
— ESPN (@espn) February 20, 2021
SPEECHLESS. 😍#NHLOutdoors pic.twitter.com/zllp1mWPoa
— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) February 20, 2021
The backdrop on this Charlie McAvoy goal is unreal #NHLOutdoors pic.twitter.com/dLFNfUHSUt
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) February 22, 2021
Things we never thought we'd see at a hockey game. 😂#NHLOutdoors pic.twitter.com/4RrAzTexH7
— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) February 20, 2021
Night and Day. 🌙 ☀️ #NHLBruins | #NHLOutdoors pic.twitter.com/ovDU3fpSrW
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) February 22, 2021
Pretty amazing pictures if you ask me. Can they fit a full-sized football field at that venue?
Seems like the obvious next step for most picturesque football game of all time, right?
Featured Image Courtesy: Boston Bruins