Detroit Red Wings Game in Nashville Shifts to 2 p.m. for European Viewers The Detroit Red Wings’ matchup against the Nashville Predators on Monday has been moved to a 2 p.m. start time to accommodate European audiences, marking a strategic shift by the NHL to align games with prime-time viewing windows in overseas markets. The decision, which places the puck drop at 1 p.m. Central Time in Nashville and 2 p.m. Eastern Time for fans in Detroit and Michigan, translates to an 8 p.m. Central European Time slot. This adjustment aims to provide international fans with a more convenient schedule for watching NHL action during the week. League officials emphasized that the timing change is part of a broader initiative to strengthen the NHL’s presence in Europe. Keith Wachtel, the NHL’s president of business, highlighted the growing interest from overseas fans, citing the success of the 2025 NHL Global Series Sweden and the anticipated excitement surrounding NHL players competing in the Olympic Winter Games in February. “We wanted to provide our international fans the opportunity to see more prime-time hockey during the week,” Wachtel stated in a press release. The move also seeks to enhance the experience for local fans in Nashville, offering a unique matinee game that balances accessibility with the league’s global ambitions. The matchup itself features a blend of international talent, reinforcing the NHL’s ties to European hockey. Detroit’s roster includes German defenseman Moritz Seider, Austrian forward Marco Kasper, and several Swedish-born players, while Nashville boasts Swedish star Filip Forsberg, Swiss captain Roman Josi, and multiple Finnish forwards.#nashville_predators #detroit_red_wings #keith_wachtel #moritz_seider #filip_forsberg
