Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Dec. 29, 2026
Nashville Predators4-3-4, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 4-3-4 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Lightning Start?
The Predators vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 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 | Tampa Bay |
| 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 Lightning
Nashville Predators at Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Tampa Bay and Nashville markets.
Predators vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators and the Lightning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 29 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Lightning
The Predators are 4-3-4, 5th in the Central Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 4-2-4. The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic with 15 points and 7-2-1 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 | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Predators and the Lightning
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Florida Panthers on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 at 2:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 |  Florida PanthersFLANashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31 |  Montreal CanadiensMTLTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Lightning
What time is Predators vs Lightning on Dec. 29?
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 Lightning 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 Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 4-3-4 and 12 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Predators and Lightning play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Predators vs Lightning 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 Lightning 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 Lightning on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)