The NHL heads to Finland this week. The Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken meet for two regular-season games at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki on Thursday, November 12 and Saturday, November 14, 2026, as part of the 2026 NHL Global Series Finland. Both count in the standings, and the early start times make them a fun morning watch for fans in the United States. Here is the schedule, how to watch, and a free printable scoresheet.
How to watch the 2026 NHL Global Series Finland
- Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken (two regular-season games)
- Venue: Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki, Finland
- Game 1: Thursday, November 12 – 7:00 p.m. EET (12:00 p.m. ET)
- Game 2: Saturday, November 14 – 8:00 p.m. EET (1:00 p.m. ET)
- US TV / stream: both games carry in the usual NHL national and streaming windows; check the NHL’s schedule and your ESPN apps for the exact US listing, since the noon and 1 p.m. ET starts land before the NFL late slate.
2026 NHL Global Series Finland schedule
| Game | Date | Puck drop (EET / ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Thu, Nov 12 | 7:00 p.m. EET / 12:00 p.m. ET | Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki |
| Game 2 | Sat, Nov 14 | 8:00 p.m. EET / 1:00 p.m. ET | Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki |
Printable schedule and scoresheet
Print the free scoresheet to track both games: team score boxes, a line for goals by period, and space for scorers and notes. It opens in a new tab.
Download the printable Global Series scoresheet (PDF)
What is the NHL Global Series?
The NHL Global Series is the league’s set of regular-season games played in Europe, bringing real points-counting hockey to international fans. The 2026 edition sends Carolina and Seattle to Helsinki, a city with deep hockey roots, for a two-game set at Veikkaus Arena. These are not exhibitions: the results count in the NHL standings, so a split or a sweep in Finland can matter in a tight playoff race come spring.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the Hurricanes and Kraken playing?
Both games are at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki, Finland, as part of the 2026 NHL Global Series Finland.
Do these games count in the standings?
Yes. Global Series games are regular-season games, so the results count fully in the NHL standings for both Carolina and Seattle.
What time do the games start in the US?
Game 1 drops at 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 12, and Game 2 at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 14. Those are 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. local EET in Helsinki.
