NHL Global Series: Kraken to Face Hurricanes in Finland

Frequent flyer miles will surely be in demand next season as the NHL has officially announced that the Seattle Kraken will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Helsinki, Finland, as part of the league’s Global Series. Launched in 2017, the Global Series aims to expand the reach of hockey worldwide, having already brought NHL action to five countries and various cities.

The two teams are set to clash at Veikkaus Arena on November 12th and 14th, a venue that typically hosts Helsinki’s professional hockey team, Jokerit. With a maximum capacity of 13,349, the arena promises to be a vibrant setting for this exciting matchup.

Kaapo Kakko, a Finnish player for the New York Rangers, expressed his enthusiasm about the opportunity to play in front of his home crowd. “I was always thinking that it would be fun to play there in Finland,” he said, highlighting the significance of the event. With hockey being the most popular sport in Finland, Kakko is eager for local fans to experience a live NHL game.

The Kraken roster features several other Finnish players and prospects such as Eeli Tolvanen, Jani Nyman, Julius Miettinen, Ville Ottovainen, Nikki Kokko, and Kim Saarinen. Both Tolvanen and Kakko recently represented Finland at the Olympics, while Miettinen and Saarinen showcased their talents for Team Finland at the 2026 World Juniors Championship.

If you’re considering a trip to witness this international showdown, information about all-inclusive tours and tickets can be found online.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.