Nashville Predators vs Florida Panthers, Dec. 28, 2026
Nashville Predators4-3-4, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Florida Panthers6-4-2, 14 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the Florida Panthers on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 4-3-4 and the Panthers at 6-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Panthers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at Florida Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena, Florida |
| Home team | Florida Panthers (Florida, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Panthers Start?
The Predators vs Panthers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Monday, Dec. 28, 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 | Florida |
| 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 Panthers
Nashville Predators at Florida Panthers 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 Florida and Nashville markets.
Predators vs Panthers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators and the Panthers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Fri, Jan 1 | Florida PanthersFLANashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Panthers
The Predators are 4-3-4, 5th in the Central Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 4-2-4. The Panthers are 6-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic with 14 points and 5-4-1 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 | |
| 12 | 6-4-2 | 14 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-2 | 34 | 36 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWW |
Next Game for the Predators and the Panthers
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29 | Nashville PredatorsNSH Tampa Bay LightningTBL | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30 |  Buffalo SabresBUFFlorida PanthersFLA | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Panthers
What time is Predators vs Panthers on Dec. 28?
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 Panthers 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 Panthers being played?
At Amerant Bank Arena in Florida, home of the Florida Panthers. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Panthers?
The Panthers. They are 6-4-2 with 14 points, against 4-3-4 and 12 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Predators and Panthers play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Predators vs Panthers 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 Panthers 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 Panthers on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Florida and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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