Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators, Oct. 31, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 1:00 PMCT
- 12:00 PMMT
- 11:00 AMPT
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Puck drop is 2:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 31, 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 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Predators Start?
The Lightning vs Predators start time is 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 31, 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 | Tampa Bay |
| 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 Lightning vs Predators
Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning 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, Oct 31 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Dec 29 | Nashville PredatorsNSHTampa Bay LightningTBL | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Predators
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW | |
| 10 | 3-3-4 | 10 | 2-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 25 | 33 | OT1 | 3-3-4 | OTLWOTL |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Predators
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on DSN, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 |  Detroit Red WingsDETTampa Bay LightningTBL | DSN, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 |  Carolina HurricanesCARNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Predators
What time is Lightning vs Predators on Oct. 31?
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 Lightning 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 Lightning vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Predators?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Lightning and Predators play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning 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 Lightning 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 Lightning vs Predators on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Nashville and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)