In a thrilling turn of events at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, the Nashville Predators emerged victorious over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL’s Global Series. The game’s outcome hinged on a dramatic overtime goal by Steven Stamkos, who scored just 44 seconds into the extra period. This triumph marked a significant turnaround for the Predators, who had been on a five-game losing streak. The Predators’ comeback was fueled by a strategic substitution, pulling goaltender Juuse Saros for an extra attacker, which proved to be a game-changer. With 1:10 left in the third period, Swedish star Filip Forsberg tied the game at 1-1, setting the stage for overtime with a high backhand shot that beat Pittsburgh’s Arturs Silovs. The Predators’ strong performance was further highlighted by their outshot advantage over the Penguins, with a 30-17 shot count. The game also marked a return to Stockholm for Penguins’ stars Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, and Kris Letang, who had a memorable 2008 series split against the Ottawa Senators before claiming the Stanley Cup that season. Despite Malkin’s goal, which was his fourth of the season and 22nd point, the Penguins couldn’t secure the win, losing their third consecutive game. The NHL’s Global Series initiative, aimed at expanding its reach in Europe, featured this match, which was the 47th regular-season game played outside North America and the 17th in Stockholm. The Predators’ success in Europe builds on their earlier sweep against the San Jose Sharks in Prague in 2022. The series will conclude on Sunday, with the Predators and Penguins set to face off again in Stockholm.