Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators, Dec. 22, 2026
Winnipeg Jets4-3-3, 11 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 ptsThe Winnipeg Jets visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Jets arrive at 4-3-3 and the Predators at 3-3-4. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Jets vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | Winnipeg Jets at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
| Home team | Nashville Predators (Nashville, United States) |
| Away team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Jets vs Predators Start?
The Jets vs Predators start time is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 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, Winnipeg |
| 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 Jets vs Predators
Winnipeg Jets at Nashville Predators is on 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 Winnipeg markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Jets vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Jets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Jan 7 | Nashville PredatorsNSHWinnipeg JetsWPG | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Feb 23 | Winnipeg JetsWPGNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Mar 13 | Nashville PredatorsNSHWinnipeg JetsWPG | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Jets and Predators
The Jets are 4-3-3, 5th in the Central Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central with 10 points and 3-3-4 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4-3-3 | 11 | 2-2-1 | 2-1-2 | 26 | 29 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLLOTW | |
| 10 | 3-3-4 | 10 | 2-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 25 | 33 | OT1 | 3-3-4 | OTLWOTL |
Next Game for the Jets and the Predators
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets next play at Minnesota Wild on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MINNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | Winnipeg JetsWPG Minnesota WildMIN | MINNHL | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 |  Detroit Red WingsDETNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Jets vs Predators
What time is Jets vs Predators on Dec. 22?
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 Jets 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 Jets vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The Winnipeg Jets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Jets or the Predators?
The Jets. They are 4-3-3 with 11 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Jets and Predators play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Jets 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 Jets 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 Jets vs Predators on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Nashville and Winnipeg markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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