Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators, Dec. 5, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 pts- 1:00 PMCT
- 12:00 PMMT
- 11:00 AMPT
Nashville Predators4-3-4, 12 ptsThe Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. Puck drop is 2:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Blue Jackets arrive at 4-5-0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Blue Jackets vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 2:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
| Home team | Nashville Predators (Nashville, United States) |
| Away team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blue Jackets vs Predators Start?
The Blue Jackets vs Predators start time is 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. That is 1:00 PM Central, 12:00 PM Mountain and 11:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 2:00 PM | Columbus |
| Central (CT) | 1:00 PM | Nashville |
| Mountain (MT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 11:00 AM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 3:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blue Jackets vs Predators
Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 2:00 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 Columbus markets.
Blue Jackets vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blue Jackets and the Predators meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Feb 20 | Nashville PredatorsNSHColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blue Jackets and Predators
The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan Division with 8 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL | |
| 11 | 4-3-4 | 12 | 3-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 35 | W1 | 4-2-4 | WOTLWOT |
Next Game for the Blue Jackets and the Predators
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play at Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 7 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ Tampa Bay LightningTBL | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at St. Louis Blues on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 | Nashville PredatorsNSH St. Louis BluesSTL | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blue Jackets vs Predators
What time is Blue Jackets vs Predators on Dec. 5?
2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT, 12:00 PM MT, 11:00 AM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Predators on?
The game is on Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blue Jackets or the Predators?
The Predators. They are 4-3-4 with 12 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Predators play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets vs Predators end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 4:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Blue Jackets vs Predators on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Nashville and Columbus markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)