Goalie Arvid Soderblom kept the Hawks in the game with his 30 saves. The Hawks weren't happy with just picking up a point after the 2-1 loss.

And that's why the NHL is building a massive tent, which will be air conditioned, over the rink so the ice is ready when the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins play at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1 (6:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS).

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Look for a convincing Lighting victory tonight in our picks, odds & expert predictions against the Blackhawks on Friday, January 23.

But at its core, the Feb. 1 outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium is a celebration of hockey for one of the NHL’s premier markets—and a fanbase that has earned the opportunity to show its love for the sport.

The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Chicago Blackhawks Friday at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET.

The Raymond James match is one of two outdoor NHL games in Florida this year. But it might be colder than inside games. Forecasts call for a high of 55°F—the low end of the thermostat for Lightning games at Benchmark. Still, it’s rare a chance to see the guys and their sticks out in the sunlight.

Crews have been building ice inside the stadium ahead of Florida’s first-ever NHL Stadium Series matchup on a reimagined pro-football field.

As the rink and tent construction for the Lightning’s outdoor game begin, the NHL knows the challenges it faces.

Lightning captain Victor Hedman has long been a supporter of mental health in the Tampa Bay area, and on Tuesday the defenseman once again brought that conversation to the forefront at Benchmark International Arena on Hockey Talks Night. And this year, he brought a friend.