The Pittsburgh Penguins (9-5-3) host the Nashville Predators (5-9-4) today at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, in the first of a two-game NHL Global Series set between the teams.
The Penguins enter the matchup third in the Metropolitan Division with 21 points and continue to be powered by elite special teams.
Pittsburgh owns the No. 1 power play in the NHL (35.7%), led by Evgeni Malkin’s 21 points (3 G, 18 A) and Sidney Crosby’s team-high 11 goals.
Their penalty kill has also been strong at 84.3%, and their goaltending remains steady, with Tristan Jarry (5-2-0, .911 SV%) and Arturs Silovs (4-2-3, .916 SV%) contributing to one of the league’s top save percentages.
The Penguins are scoring 3.35 goals per game while allowing 2.65, maintaining one of the better goal differentials in the league.
The Predators, meanwhile, sit last in the Central Division with 14 points and arrive on a five-game losing streak. Nashville has struggled offensively and defensively, averaging just 2.56 goals per game while allowing 3.61, one of the highest goals-against marks in the NHL.
Filip Forsberg leads the team with 14 points (7 G, 7 A), but the lack of secondary scoring and inconsistent defensive structure has left them searching for answers. Juuse Saros (5-6-3, .892 SV%, 3.11 GAA) has faced heavy volume, while backup Justus Annunen has an .849 save percentage.
Special teams have also been a problem for Nashville, whose 17.5% power play and 80.7% penalty kill fall well behind Pittsburgh’s efficiency.
Both teams come in off recent losses, but Nashville’s skid has been more severe, giving up 26 goals in its last five games while falling to the New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild, and Vancouver Canucks.
Tonight’s key tactical battle centers on the Penguins’ transition speed and top-ranked power play versus the Predators’ need to avoid long defensive-zone shifts. If Pittsburgh dictates pace and earns chances with the man advantage, it could tilt the game early.
But if Nashville keeps it tight, limits odd-man rushes, and gets a strong showing from Saros, it can still keep this Global Series matchup within reach.
Prediction
Expect a controlled game with Pittsburgh holding the edge via special teams and momentum. Nashville may hang on early but will likely be asked to chase late.
Projected Final Score: Penguins 4, Predators 2
How to Watch Penguins vs. Predators
Puck drop for tonight’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators is set for 2:00 PM Eastern at Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden.
The game airs live nationally on the NHL Network and locally on FanDuel Sports Network South.
Fans can stream the game for free on NHL Network with a free trial from DIRECTV STREAM (Ultimate or Premier plans only) and Fubo.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Nashville Predators
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
TV: NHL Network, FanDuel Sports Network South