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How Predators and Penguins Prepare for Stockholm Without Derailing Their Seasons

How Predators and Penguins Prepare for Stockholm Without Derailing Their Seasons

01 May 2025 |
 

The Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins will face off in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 14 and 16, 2025, as part of the NHL Global Series. These games at the renovated Avicii Arena mark the 47th and 48th NHL contests held in Sweden. For both teams, preparation extends beyond standard road game protocols to ensure these overseas matchups don't disrupt their broader season goals.

 
 
 
 

Experience and Preparation

Nashville enters with valuable institutional knowledge from their 2022 Global Series experience when they swept the San Jose Sharks in Prague. During that trip, Nino Niederreiter scored three goals across two games, helping Nashville start their season 2-0-0. Predators GM Barry Trotz views the Sweden trip as strategically beneficial, noting, "We're either going on a long trip out West or we can go to Europe."


The Penguins, meanwhile, haven't played in Europe since 2008, shortly after winning their third Stanley Cup. Their preparation includes establishing Swedish connections through development camps. Hockey fans are closely monitoring the ongoing developments and how this impacts the NHL season. Reliable sportsbook platforms such as Vegas Insider offer all of the necessary insights into the ongoing developments for the upcoming Hockey events alongside promos such as Fanatics Sportsbook promo. All of this helps fans keep track of these overseas preparation efforts while building anticipation for the Stockholm games.

Mitigating Jet Lag and Adjusting Rosters


Both teams are implementing jet lag mitigation protocols beginning two weeks before departure. Medical staff are advising players to gradually adjust sleep schedules, shifting bedtimes earlier to align with Stockholm time. Travel plans include arriving three days before the first game, with scheduled outdoor morning practices to maximize natural light exposure—a proven method for resetting circadian rhythms.

Filip Forsberg, Nashville's top-line Swedish winger, represents a central figure in the Predators' approach. Trotz plans to leverage Forsberg's local knowledge and cultural familiarity to help teammates adjust. For Pittsburgh, Swedish defenseman Erik Karlsson provides similar advantages, with the team incorporating his input into their travel and practice scheduling.

Roster management presents another challenge. Both teams are building depth specifically for this period, evaluating prospects who might provide fresh legs during the compressed November schedule. The teams' training staffs have developed specialized recovery protocols, including personalized hydration plans and sleep monitoring to maximize performance across multiple time zones.


Risks and Rewards of Expanded Travel Schedules

The expanded travel schedule carries substantial risk. Teams that participate in overseas games historically show a 3-5% decrease in win percentage in the weeks following international play. However, the potential rewards include team bonding benefits and global brand exposure. The Predators particularly value this opportunity to strengthen their already substantial Scandinavian fanbase, built through Forsberg's connection and former stalwart Pekka Rinne's legacy.

Travel logistics extend beyond player performance considerations. Equipment managers will ship gear weeks in advance, while nutrition staff source local Swedish ingredients matching players' meal plans. Coaching staffs are already incorporating longer-than-standard video sessions during October to reduce preparation time needed in Sweden.

When Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby reflected on the team's 2008 European trip, he emphasized preparation as the critical factor. "The teams that handle the travel best are the ones who plan for it months in advance," Crosby noted.

For Nashville and Pittsburgh, success in Sweden requires balancing competitive intensity with recognition that these games represent just two of 82 regular-season contests. Both organizations have designed their approach to ensure these November matchups enhance rather than derail their Stanley Cup aspirations.


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