Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators, Dec. 3, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks3-8-0, 6 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Nashville Predators4-3-4, 12 ptsThe Chicago Blackhawks visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on CHSN, Scripps Sports. The Blackhawks arrive at 3-8-0 and the Predators at 4-3-4. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Blackhawks vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CHSN, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
| Home team | Nashville Predators (Nashville, United States) |
| Away team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blackhawks vs Predators Start?
The Blackhawks vs Predators start time is 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | Nashville, Chicago |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blackhawks vs Predators
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators is on CHSN, Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 8:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Nashville and Chicago markets.
Blackhawks vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blackhawks and the Predators meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Fri, Mar 26 | Nashville PredatorsNSHChicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 1 | Chicago BlackhawksCHINashville PredatorsNSH | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 8 | Nashville PredatorsNSHChicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blackhawks and Predators
The Blackhawks are 3-8-0, 8th in the Central Division with 6 points and a last-10 record of 3-7-0. The Predators are 4-3-4, 5th in the Central with 12 points and 4-2-4 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3-8-0 | 6 | 3-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 24 | 43 | L3 | 3-7-0 | LLLWW | |
| 11 | 4-3-4 | 12 | 3-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 35 | W1 | 4-2-4 | WOTLWOT |
Next Game for the Blackhawks and the Predators
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks next play at St. Louis Blues on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4 | Chicago BlackhawksCHI St. Louis BluesSTL | CHSN | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blackhawks vs Predators
What time is Blackhawks vs Predators on Dec. 3?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Blackhawks vs Predators on?
The game is on CHSN, Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blackhawks vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The Chicago Blackhawks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blackhawks or the Predators?
The Predators. They are 4-3-4 with 12 points, against 3-8-0 and 6 points for the Blackhawks.
How many times do the Blackhawks and Predators play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Blackhawks vs Predators count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Blackhawks vs Predators end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Blackhawks vs Predators on national TV?
No. CHSN, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Nashville and Chicago markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)