STOCKHOLM -- While the Nashville Predators have been enjoying experiencing Stockholm and preparing to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025 NHL Global Series Sweden presented by Fastenal, they've also been missing their captain.

Roman Josi remains in Nashville recovering from an upper-body injury that's sidelined the defenseman since Oct. 23. Forward Cole Smith also didn't make the trip because of an upper-body injury, along with assistant medical trainer Jeff Biddle.

Josi has become synonymous with the Predators during his 15 seasons with the team. And the 35-year-old's absence is even more noticeable during a showcase event like the NHL Global Series, which will feature games between the Predators (5-9-4) and Penguins (9-5-3) at Avicii Arena on Friday (2 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, SN-PIT, N

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