The 2022-23 NHL regular season is set to start today, but the action does not begin in North America. Instead, the Predators and Sharks face off against one another as a part of the 2022 NHL Global Series to kick off the campaign.
The two Western Conference teams have traveled overseas to Europe, as the NHL begins this season in the Czech Republic. The first two games of the year will be played in Prague, as the league gives the European fans a chance to experience the NHL in person.
Both the Predators and Sharks previously played games in Europe. Nashville played an exhibition match on Monday in Switzerland against the National League's SC Bern, the hometown team of captain Roman Josi. Meanwhile, the Sharks were in Germany on Tuesday, taking on Eisbaren Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in a friendly match.
It will be the first set of games in the Global Series, as the Blue Jackets and Avalanche will head to Finland at the beginning of November to square off against one another.
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Here is what you need to know to watch the Predators vs. Sharks Global Series games.
When is the NHL Global Series?
- Dates: Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8
- Times: 2 p.m. ET
The first set of regular season games in the 2022 NHL Global Series will be on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8.
Both games will be played at 2 p.m. ET. The Friday game marks the start of the NHL's 2022-23 regular season.
Where is the NHL Global Series?
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
- Venue: O2 Arena
The Predators and Sharks are playing a two-game set in Prague, Czech Republic at the O2 Arena. It is the home of HC Sparta Prague, a club that plays in the Czech Extraliga.
It is the second time the Global Series is holding games at the O2 Arena. The venue previously hosted a contest during the 2019 season when the Blackhawks and Flyers went to the Czech Republic for a game.
How to watch the Predators vs. Sharks NHL Global Series games
- TV channel: NHL Network
- Live stream: fuboTV, Sportsnet NOW
The 2022 NHL Global Series games are available to watch on NHL Network on both days.
If you are looking to stream the game, it is available on fuboTV which has NHL Network and offers a free trial in the United States. In Canada, fans can watch the game for free on Sportsnet NOW on both Friday and Saturday.
