Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames, Dec. 8, 2026
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Calgary Flames4-6-0, 8 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 3-3-4 and the Flames at 4-6-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Flames Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Flames play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary |
| Home team | Calgary Flames (Calgary, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Flames Start?
The Predators vs Flames start time is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026. 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 | Calgary |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Predators vs Flames
Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames is on 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 Calgary and Nashville markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Predators vs Flames in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators and the Flames 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, Dec 8 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Mar 15 | Nashville PredatorsNSHCalgary FlamesCGY | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 3 | Calgary FlamesCGYNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Flames
The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central Division with 10 points and a last-10 record of 3-3-4. The Flames are 4-6-0, 6th in the Pacific with 8 points and 4-6-0 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 | |
| 10 | 4-6-0 | 8 | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 23 | 39 | W3 | 4-6-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Predators and the Flames
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 | Nashville PredatorsNSH Vancouver CanucksVAN | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Calgary Flames
The Flames next play at New York Islanders on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 | Calgary FlamesCGY New York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Flames
What time is Predators vs Flames on Dec. 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 Flames 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 Predators vs Flames being played?
At Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, home of the Calgary Flames. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Flames?
The Predators. They are 3-3-4 with 10 points, against 4-6-0 and 8 points for the Flames.
How many times do the Predators and Flames play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Predators vs Flames 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 Flames 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 Flames on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Calgary and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)