Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators, Dec. 15, 2026
Seattle Kraken7-4-1, 15 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Nashville Predators4-3-4, 12 ptsThe Seattle Kraken visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Kraken arrive at 7-4-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Kraken vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | Seattle Kraken at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 15, 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 | Seattle Kraken |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Kraken vs Predators Start?
The Kraken vs Predators start time is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 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 |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | Seattle |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Kraken vs Predators
Seattle Kraken 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 Seattle markets.
Kraken vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Kraken and the Predators meet 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 | Nashville PredatorsNSHSeattle KrakenSEA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 15 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Apr 6 | Seattle KrakenSEANashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Kraken and Predators
The Kraken are 7-4-1, 3rd in the Pacific Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 6-3-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 7-4-1 | 15 | 3-2-0 | 4-2-1 | 45 | 42 | L1 | 6-3-1 | LWWLOT | |
| 11 | 4-3-4 | 12 | 3-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 35 | W1 | 4-2-4 | WOTLWOT |
Next Game for the Kraken and the Predators
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken next play at Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL, KHN, KONG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17 | Seattle KrakenSEA Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL, KHN, KONG | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at New York Rangers on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | Nashville PredatorsNSH New York RangersNYR | MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Kraken vs Predators
What time is Kraken vs Predators on Dec. 15?
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 Kraken 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 Kraken vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The Seattle Kraken are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Kraken or the Predators?
The Kraken. They are 7-4-1 with 15 points, against 4-3-4 and 12 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Kraken and Predators play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Kraken 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 Kraken 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 Kraken vs Predators on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Nashville and Seattle markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)