Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators, Dec. 26, 2026
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 ptsThe Detroit Red Wings visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Red Wings arrive at 4-4-3 and the Predators at 3-3-4. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Red Wings vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | Detroit Red Wings at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
| Home team | Nashville Predators (Nashville, United States) |
| Away team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Red Wings vs Predators Start?
The Red Wings vs Predators start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 26, 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 | Detroit |
| 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 Red Wings vs Predators
Detroit Red Wings at Nashville Predators 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 Nashville and Detroit markets.
Red Wings vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Red Wings and the Predators 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, Nov 28 | Nashville PredatorsNSHDetroit Red WingsDET | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Red Wings and Predators
The Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central with 10 points and 3-3-4 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW | |
| 10 | 3-3-4 | 10 | 2-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 25 | 33 | OT1 | 3-3-4 | OTLWOTL |
Next Game for the Red Wings and the Predators
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play at Buffalo Sabres on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 | Detroit Red WingsDET Buffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at Florida Panthers on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 | Nashville PredatorsNSH Florida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Red Wings vs Predators
What time is Red Wings vs Predators on Dec. 26?
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 Red Wings vs Predators 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 Red Wings vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The Detroit Red Wings are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Red Wings or the Predators?
The Red Wings. They are 4-4-3 with 11 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Red Wings and Predators play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Red Wings vs Predators 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 Red Wings vs Predators 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 Red Wings vs Predators on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Nashville and Detroit markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.