Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken, Dec. 12, 2026
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Seattle Kraken7-4-1, 15 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 3-3-4 and the Kraken at 7-4-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Kraken Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kraken play at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at Seattle Kraken |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle |
| Home team | Seattle Kraken (Seattle, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Kraken Start?
The Predators vs Kraken start time is 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | Nashville |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | Seattle |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Predators vs Kraken
Nashville Predators at Seattle Kraken is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 10:00 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 Seattle and Nashville markets.
Predators vs Kraken in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators and the Kraken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Dec 15 | Seattle KrakenSEANashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Apr 6 | Seattle KrakenSEANashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Kraken
The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central Division with 10 points and a last-10 record of 3-3-4. The Kraken are 7-4-1, 3rd in the Pacific with 15 points and 6-3-1 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 | |
| 12 | 7-4-1 | 15 | 3-2-0 | 4-2-1 | 45 | 42 | L1 | 6-3-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Predators and the Kraken
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15 | Seattle KrakenSEANashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken next play at Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15 | Seattle KrakenSEANashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Kraken
What time is Predators vs Kraken on Dec. 12?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Predators vs Kraken 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 Kraken being played?
At Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, home of the Seattle Kraken. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Kraken?
The Kraken. They are 7-4-1 with 15 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Predators and Kraken play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Predators vs Kraken 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 Kraken end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Predators vs Kraken on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Seattle and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.