STOCKHOLM (WTVF) — After a nearly 8-hour flight across the Atlantic Ocean, the Predators have arrived in Sweden for this weekend’s NHL Global Series games against the Penguins.

It’s just the third time in franchise history the Preds have been tabbed to play internationally, and the first time they will play in Stockholm, which will host its 17 th and 18 th NHL games this weekend at Avicii Arena. That’s more games hosted than any other city outside of North America.

“Sweden’s a hockey hotbed,” Predators President and CEO Sean Henry said. “We’ve had so many powerful Swedes play for us, and around the league. It’s neat to be included in the teams that have already played over there.”

24 Swedes have worn the Predators gold sweater over the years, including Hall of Fame inductee Peter Fo

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