The NHL Global Series is bringing an exciting matchup as the Nashville Predators face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The game will take place on November 16, 2025, at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The puck drops at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, which is 3:00 p.m. local time.
Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game Preview
This matchup sees the Nashville Predators holding a record of 6-9-4, totaling 16 points and sitting in 8th place in the Central Division. In contrast, the Pittsburgh Penguins boast a better record of 9-5-4, with 22 points, placing them 3rd in the Metropolitan Division.
Broadcast Information
Viewers can catch the game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Fanduel Sports Network South, along with national coverage on the NHL Network.
Recent Performances
The Penguins are looking ahead after returning to Pittsburgh for their next game against the Minnesota Wild at PPG Paints Arena. Meanwhile, the Predators secured a victory in Sweden on Friday, allowing them to approach this match energized and ready. Notably, as they won’t play again until Saturday, the Predators have the chance to fully exert themselves today.
Team Overview
This game marks the last meeting of the season between Nashville and Pittsburgh. The Penguins aim to conclude the season series with a win, which could give them 3 out of 4 games against the Predators. Conversely, a regulation loss could mean they finish with only 1 out of 4 games won.
Key Players to Watch
- Nashville Predators:
- Filip Forsberg
- Ryan O’Reilly
- Luke Evangelista
- Pittsburgh Penguins:
- Sydney Crosby
- Evgeni Malkin
- Tommy Novak
Injury Updates
The Predators are missing key players, including Roman Josi and Cole Smith. On the Penguins’ side, they are dealing with several injuries, including Tristan Jarry and Rickard Rakell.
Goaltending Decisions
The Predators are likely to start Juuse Saros, who performed well with only 17 shots faced in his last game. The Penguins may choose between Sergei Murashov and Arturs Silovs for the starting position, with both goalies having varying levels of recent playtime and performance metrics.
As excitement builds for this matchup in Sweden, both teams will look to leverage their strengths and strategies to secure a crucial victory. Fans and players alike are in for an electrifying game as the NHL Global Series unfolds.
