Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild, Jan. 9, 2027
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Minnesota Wild7-3-2, 16 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 3-3-4 and the Wild at 7-3-2. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Wild lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Wild Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Wild play at Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota |
| Home team | Minnesota Wild (Minnesota, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Wild Start?
The Predators vs Wild start time is 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027. 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 | Minnesota, Nashville |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Predators vs Wild
Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild 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 Minnesota and Nashville markets.
Predators vs Wild in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators and the Wild meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Wild lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | Minnesota WildMIN3Nashville PredatorsNSH1 2-0, 0-1, 1-0 | Scripps Sports | Final | |
| Tue, Nov 17 | Nashville PredatorsNSHMinnesota WildMIN | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 9 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Mar 6 | Minnesota WildMINNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Wild
The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central Division with 10 points and a last-10 record of 3-3-4. The Wild are 7-3-2, 2nd in the Central with 16 points and 5-3-2 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 | 7-3-2 | 16 | 4-0-0 | 3-3-2 | 37 | 28 | W1 | 5-3-2 | WLOTWW |
Next Game for the Predators and the Wild
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 10 | Nashville PredatorsNSH Colorado AvalancheCOL | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play vs Florida Panthers on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 |  Florida PanthersFLAMinnesota WildMIN | ESPN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Wild
What time is Predators vs Wild on Jan. 9?
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 Wild 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 Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Wild. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Wild?
The Wild. They are 7-3-2 with 16 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Predators and Wild play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Wild lead the season series 1-0.
Does Predators vs Wild 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 Wild 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 Wild on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Minnesota and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)