Florida Panthers vs Nashville Predators, Jan. 1, 2027
Florida Panthers5-4-2, 12 pts- 1:00 PMCT
- 12:00 PMMT
- 11:00 AMPT
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 ptsThe Florida Panthers visit the Nashville Predators on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. Puck drop is 2:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Panthers arrive at 5-4-2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Panthers vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | Florida Panthers at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 2:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
| Home team | Nashville Predators (Nashville, United States) |
| Away team | Florida Panthers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Panthers vs Predators Start?
The Panthers vs Predators start time is 2:00 PM ET on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. That is 1:00 PM Central, 12:00 PM Mountain and 11:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 2:00 PM | Florida |
| 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 Panthers vs Predators
Florida Panthers 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 Florida markets.
Panthers vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Panthers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 | Nashville PredatorsNSHFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Jan 1 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Panthers and Predators
The Panthers are 5-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 4-4-2. 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 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-2 | 31 | 34 | L2 | 4-4-2 | LLWWW | |
| 10 | 3-3-4 | 10 | 2-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 25 | 33 | OT1 | 3-3-4 | OTLWOTL |
Next Game for the Panthers and the Predators
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 4:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 |  Montreal CanadiensMTLFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | Nashville PredatorsNSH Carolina HurricanesCAR | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Panthers vs Predators
What time is Panthers vs Predators on Jan. 1?
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 Panthers 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 Panthers vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The Florida Panthers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Panthers or the Predators?
The Panthers. They are 5-4-2 with 12 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Panthers and Predators play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Panthers 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 Panthers 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 Panthers vs Predators on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Nashville and Florida markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)