Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes, Jan. 2, 2027
Nashville Predators4-3-4, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 4-3-4 and the Hurricanes at 9-2-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Hurricanes Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Hurricanes play at Lenovo Center in Carolina.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Lenovo Center, Carolina |
| Home team | Carolina Hurricanes (Carolina, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Hurricanes Start?
The Predators vs Hurricanes start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Carolina |
| 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 Hurricanes
Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes is on 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 Carolina and Nashville markets.
Predators vs Hurricanes in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators and the Hurricanes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 | Carolina HurricanesCARNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 2 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Hurricanes
The Predators are 4-3-4, 5th in the Central Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 4-2-4. The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan with 20 points and 8-1-1 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 | |
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW |
Next Game for the Predators and the Hurricanes
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 |  Edmonton OilersEDMNashville PredatorsNSH | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play vs St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Blues App, CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 |  St. Louis BluesSTLCarolina HurricanesCAR | Blues App, CARNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Hurricanes
What time is Predators vs Hurricanes on Jan. 2?
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 Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes being played?
At Lenovo Center in Carolina, home of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Hurricanes?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 4-3-4 and 12 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Predators and Hurricanes play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Predators vs Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Carolina and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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