Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators, Jan. 5, 2027
Edmonton Oilers8-2-1, 17 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Nashville Predators4-3-4, 12 ptsThe Edmonton Oilers visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. The Oilers arrive at 8-2-1 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, Jan 5 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Oilers vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | Edmonton Oilers at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
| Home team | Nashville Predators (Nashville, United States) |
| Away team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Oilers vs Predators Start?
The Oilers vs Predators start time is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. 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 | Edmonton |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Oilers vs Predators
Edmonton Oilers at Nashville Predators is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu, 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 Edmonton markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Oilers vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Oilers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Feb 25 | Edmonton OilersEDMNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Mar 11 | Nashville PredatorsNSHEdmonton OilersEDM | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Oilers and Predators
The Oilers are 8-2-1, 1st in the Pacific Division with 17 points and a last-10 record of 8-2-0. 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 | 8-2-1 | 17 | 3-2-1 | 5-0-0 | 49 | 39 | L1 | 8-2-0 | LWWWL | |
| 11 | 4-3-4 | 12 | 3-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 35 | W1 | 4-2-4 | WOTLWOT |
Next Game for the Oilers and the Predators
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers next play vs Florida Panthers on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 |  Florida PanthersFLAEdmonton OilersEDM | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 | Nashville PredatorsNSH Winnipeg JetsWPG | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Oilers vs Predators
What time is Oilers vs Predators on Jan. 5?
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 Oilers vs Predators on?
The game is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Oilers vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The Edmonton Oilers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Oilers or the Predators?
The Oilers. They are 8-2-1 with 17 points, against 4-3-4 and 12 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Oilers and Predators play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Oilers 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 Oilers 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 Oilers vs Predators on national TV?
Yes. ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)