The Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Nashville Predators on the NHL Global Series on Friday afternoon. It’s the primary of two matchups in Stockholm, Sweden for these teams. Unfortunately, the Penguins didn’t pick up the win. Nevertheless it’s still a moment that future Hall of Fame defenseman Erik Karlsson will always remember.
Karlsson didn’t record a degree within the time beyond regulation loss on Friday. Still, it was a detailed game that actually left the fans in attendance entertained. Karlsson, a native of Sweden, desired to get the win against the Predators. Despite the loss, it was an overall positive experience for the Penguins rearguard.
“It’s, obviously, very cool,” Karlsson said, via NHL.com. “I’ve been fortunate to play just a few games on this arena and it’s a special feeling. A whole lot of big games have been played here for Sweden and otherwise, so it’s obviously a cool moment to have and to listen to the Swedish national anthem as well is rare today. So, I enjoy every moment I get to do it.”
The Penguins got he scoring began when Evgeni Malkin scored for the fourth time this yr. The NHL’s assist leader gave Pittsburgh a 1-0 lead within the second period. And it is a lead they might hold for many of the game.
Nonetheless, Pittsburgh couldn’t hold onto this lead. Filip Forsberg scored to tie the sport late within the third. In time beyond regulation, it was Steven Stamkos who found the back of the online to provide Nashville a 2-1 win. The Penguins and Predators play in Stockholm again on Sunday morning.