Nashville Predators head to Stockholm for the NHL Global Series against Pittsburgh Penguins, but these teams arrive on drastically different paths.

The Predators have played 18 games in just over a month with minimal rest, while Pittsburgh enjoyed a cushioned schedule and enters with a surprising 9-5-3 record that has surprised many in the NHL.

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down what this international showcase means for Swedish stars Filip Forsberg and Adam Wilsby playing on home soil. The discussion covers Pittsburgh's unexpected veteran resurgence with Sidney Crosby and Evgeny Malkin finding the fountain of youth, Nashville's critical need to stay out of the penalty box against the NHL's best power play, and the ironic goaltending matchup featuring Arturs Silovs. Key analysis includes schedule disparities, special teams battles, and why Nashville must avoid embarrassing themselves on the international stage.

Tune in for expert insights on how the Predators can contain Crosby's red-hot line and capitalize on this global opportunity.

0:00 Intro and Global Series excitement

1:04 Game day preview and Swedish celebration

4:52 Forsberg's recognition in Sweden matters

9:07 Nashville's brutal schedule before Sweden

13:15 Pittsburgh's surprising season and unexpected success

18:00 Cocoon pool reviving Crosby and Malkin

22:00 Keys to the game discussion

26:28 Pittsburgh's special teams dominance problem

32:06 Swedish themed takes from a hat

35:22 Which Predator wins Nobel Peace Prize

38:10 Swedish music and Avicii Arena connection

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