Penguins–Predators Two-Game Global Series Opens Friday in Stockholm

A Sweden homecoming for Karlsson alongside Forsberg showcases the NHL’s Europe push following a new Zurich office.

Overview

Pittsburgh and Nashville meet for regular-season games at Avicii Arena on Nov. 14 and Nov. 16 as part of the NHL Global Series.
Friday’s puck drop is 2 p.m. ET with Sunday’s finale at 9 a.m. ET, airing on NHL Network, Sportsnet, FanDuel Sports Network and SportsNet Pittsburgh.
Erik Karlsson and Filip Forsberg return to play in their home country, while Penguins forwards Rickard Rakell and Filip Hallander are on injured reserve, with Hallander sidelined at least three months due to a blood clot.
The Penguins enter at 9-5-3 after a recent 1-3-1 stretch, while the Predators arrive 5-9-4 with one win in their past nine games seeking a reset in Sweden.
Both clubs give up a home date for the overseas set as the league stages fan engagements in Stockholm and backs its European strategy with a newly opened office in Zurich.