Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils, Dec. 20, 2026
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN, Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 3-3-4 and the Devils at 7-4-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20 | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Devils Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Devils play at Prudential Center in New Jersey.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Prudential Center, New Jersey |
| Home team | New Jersey Devils (New Jersey, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Devils Start?
The Predators vs Devils start time is 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | New Jersey |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | Nashville |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Predators vs Devils
Nashville Predators at New Jersey Devils is on MSGSN, Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 7:00 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 New Jersey and Nashville markets.
Predators vs Devils in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators and the Devils 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20 | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Feb 16 | New Jersey DevilsNJDNashville PredatorsNSH | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Devils
The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central Division with 10 points and a last-10 record of 3-3-4. The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan with 14 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3-3-4 | 10 | 2-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 25 | 33 | OT1 | 3-3-4 | OTLWOTL | |
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Predators and the Devils
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play at New York Rangers on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | New Jersey DevilsNJD New York RangersNYR | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Devils
What time is Predators vs Devils on Dec. 20?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Predators vs Devils on?
The game is on MSGSN, Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Predators vs Devils being played?
At Prudential Center in New Jersey, home of the New Jersey Devils. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Devils?
The Devils. They are 7-4-0 with 14 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Predators and Devils play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Predators vs Devils 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 Devils end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Predators vs Devils on national TV?
No. MSGSN, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the New Jersey and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)