Games / NHL / Dec 3, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) visit the Nashville Predators (8-4-5) on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN. TV: CHSN, Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks.

NHLThursday, December 3, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks4-13-1

8:00 PM ETDec 3, 2026

Nashville Predators8-4-5

DateDec 3, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueBridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN

TVCHSN, Scripps Sports

Team comparison

Chicago BlackhawksNashville Predators

Goals per game

2.2

3.1

Goals allowed per game

4.2

3.0

4-13-1Record8-4-5

8th in Central DivisionStanding4th in Central Division

0-9Road record / home record6-5

LLLLLLast 5WWWWL

L6StreakW4

Team stats

Chicago BlackhawksNashville Predators

Goals Against Average

4.22

2.82

Shots Against per Game

30.7

28.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.6

88.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.17

3.00

Shots per Game

22.9

26.0

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

9.8

29.8

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

155

118

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bowen Byram D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Out

Recent form

Chicago BlackhawksLLLLL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-9

Nov 5, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Florida PanthersL 3-5

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 2-5

Oct 31, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 4-5

Nashville PredatorsWWWWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesW 4-1

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 3-4

Season series

Series starts 12/3

Apr 8, 2027NSH 0, CHI 0

Apr 1, 2027CHI 0, NSH 0

Mar 26, 2027NSH 0, CHI 0

Dec 3, 2026CHI 0, NSH 0

Team pages

Chicago Blackhawks
Schedule, roster and stats

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators?

The game is on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

How can I watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators?

TV: CHSN, Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators?

Chicago Blackhawks: 4-13-1. Nashville Predators: 8-4-5.

Who is injured for Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators?

Listed out or doubtful: Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram. Nashville Predators: Jonathan Marchessault. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators played?

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

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