Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks, April 8, 2027
Nashville Predators4-3-4, 12 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Chicago Blackhawks3-8-0, 6 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, April 8, 2027. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on CHSN, Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 4-3-4 and the Blackhawks at 3-8-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 8 | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Blackhawks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blackhawks play at United Center in Chicago.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, April 8, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CHSN, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | United Center, Chicago |
| Home team | Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Blackhawks Start?
The Predators vs Blackhawks start time is 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 8, 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 | Chicago, Nashville |
| 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 Predators vs Blackhawks
Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks is on CHSN, 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 Chicago and Nashville markets.
Predators vs Blackhawks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators and the Blackhawks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | Chicago BlackhawksCHINashville PredatorsNSH | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Nashville PredatorsNSHChicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 1 | Chicago BlackhawksCHINashville PredatorsNSH | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 8 | CHSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Blackhawks
The Predators are 4-3-4, 5th in the Central Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 4-2-4. The Blackhawks are 3-8-0, 8th in the Central with 6 points and 3-7-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-3-4 | 12 | 3-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 35 | W1 | 4-2-4 | WOTLWOT | |
| 11 | 3-8-0 | 6 | 3-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 24 | 43 | L3 | 3-7-0 | LLLWW |
Next Game for the Predators and the Blackhawks
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Dallas Stars on Saturday, April 10, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 10 |  Dallas StarsDALNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks next play vs Seattle Kraken on Saturday, April 10, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 10 |  Seattle KrakenSEAChicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Blackhawks
What time is Predators vs Blackhawks on April 8?
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 Predators vs Blackhawks on?
The game is on CHSN, Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Predators vs Blackhawks being played?
At United Center in Chicago, home of the Chicago Blackhawks. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Blackhawks?
The Predators. They are 4-3-4 with 12 points, against 3-8-0 and 6 points for the Blackhawks.
How many times do the Predators and Blackhawks play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Predators vs Blackhawks 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 Predators vs Blackhawks 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 Predators vs Blackhawks on national TV?
No. CHSN, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Chicago and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)