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Overtime Thriller: Nashville Predators Stun Pittsburgh Penguins in Stockholm
15 Nov
Summary
- Steven Stamkos scores game-winning goal 44 seconds into overtime
- Nashville Predators snap 5-game skid with 2-1 victory
- Filip Forsberg ties the game late in the 3rd period for the Predators
On November 11, 2025, the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins faced off in the opening game of the NHL's Global Series in Stockholm, Sweden. In a closely contested matchup, it was the Predators who emerged victorious, rallying to defeat the Penguins 2-1 in overtime.
The game remained scoreless until the middle of the 2nd period, when Evgeni Malkin broke the deadlock for the Penguins. However, the Predators refused to go down without a fight. With just 1:10 remaining in regulation, Swedish star Filip Forsberg thrilled the packed Avicii Arena by tying the game at 1-1 with a high backhand shot, forcing the game into overtime.
In the extra period, it was Steven Stamkos who delivered the decisive blow for the Predators, scoring the game-winning goal just 44 seconds into overtime. The victory helped the Predators snap a 5-game skid and improve their record to 6-9-4 on the season.
Juuse Saros made 16 saves for the Predators, while Arturs Silovs stopped 28 shots for the Penguins. The game marked a return to Stockholm for Penguins stars Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, and Kris Letang, who had previously played a series against the Ottawa Senators in the city in 2008.
