It’s official now: the NHL on Monday announced that the Avalanche will play Vegas on Feb. 20 on a rink to be built on a golf course near Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Boston will play Philadelphia there on Feb. 21.

Both games will be played without spectators.

This was first reported earlier this month by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

The games will be broadcast on NBC in the U.S. and by Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada.

“We are excited to be chosen by the NHL to play in such a unique setting as Lake Tahoe,” Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic said in a release. “Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful areas in the world and a perfect spot for an outdoor game.

“Although we wish our great fans could be there in person, we know they will enjoy watching what will be a great weekend of hockey.”

Details are here:

Tahoe, see you February 20!#GoAvsGohttps://t.co/VB0Z9Xe5RG

— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) January 11, 2021

The Avalanche were off Monday and will practice Tuesday at Ball Arena. They open the season Wednesday against St. Louis.

Sakic will be on a Zoom call with the media Tuesday morning to discuss the upcoming season.



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