Penguins and Predators Set to Clash in Stockholm for NHL Global Series

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators are set to face off at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 14, 2025, as part of the NHL Global Series. This marks the first game outside North America for the Penguins since 2008 when they played against the Ottawa Senators, also in Stockholm. Both teams are looking for a spark to ignite their seasons. The game can be viewed on NHL Network, FDSNSO, and SN-PIT at 2:00 PM ET.

Projected Lineups

Here are the projected lineups for both teams:

Pittsburgh Penguins (9-5-3)

• Bryan Rust — Sidney Crosby — Ben Kindel
• Tommy Novak — Evgeni Malkin – Anthony Mantha
• Philip Tomasino — Kevin Hayes — Ville Koivunen

• Joona Koppanen — Blake Lizotte — Connor Dewar

• Parker Wotherspoon — Erik Karlsson

• Ryan Shea — Kris Letang

• Ryan Graves — Mathew Dumba

• Arturs Silovs

• Sergei Murashov

Key notes for the Penguins: Mathew Dumba is expected to return to the lineup, replacing Connor Clifton. Philip Tomasino is also expected to play in place of Danton Heinen. Several players are currently injured, including Rickard Rakell, Rutger McGroarty, Caleb Jones, Justin Brazeau, Noel Acciari, Tristan Jarry, and Filip Hallander.

Nashville Predators (5-9-4)

• Filip Forsberg — Ryan O'Reilly — Luke Evangelista
• Steven Stamkos — Erik Haula — Jonathan Marchessault
• Michael Bunting — Fedor Svechkov — Matthew Wood

• Michael McCarron — Ozzy Wiesblatt

• Brady Skjei — Nick Perbix

• Nicolas Hague — Nick Blankenburg
• Spencer Stastney — Adam Wilsby

• Justin Barron

• Juuse Saros

• Justus Annunen

Key notes for the Predators: Roman Josi will miss the game due to an injury. Cole Smith and L'Heureux are also on injured reserve.

Players to Watch

For the Penguins, Sidney Crosby is always a player to watch. In two games against the Predators last season, Crosby had six points. Erik Karlsson is also returning to his home country and has been playing well. For the Predators, Filip Forsberg will need to carry the offense in Josi's absence. Matthew Wood has been a bright spot for the Predators, with six points in his last five games.

Goaltending Matchup

Arturs Silovs is expected to start for the Penguins, while Juuse Saros is likely to be in net for the Predators. Silovs has a 4-2-3 record with a 2.49 GAA and .916 save percentage. Saros has a 5-6-3 record with a 3.11 GAA and a .892 save percentage.

Storylines

The Penguins have cooled off after a strong start to the season, while the Predators have been struggling. Both teams hope that the trip to Sweden will provide a boost. The Penguins' power play is a key advantage, while the Predators need to improve their scoring.