Games / NHL / Dec 26, 2026

Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) visit the Nashville Predators (8-4-5) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN. TV: Scripps Sports, DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings.

NHLSaturday, December 26, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

7:00 PM ETDec 26, 2026

Nashville Predators8-4-5

DateDec 26, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN

TVScripps Sports, DSN

Team comparison

Detroit Red WingsNashville Predators

Goals per game

2.7

3.1

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.0

7-8-3Record8-4-5

8th in Atlantic DivisionStanding4th in Central Division

3-5Road record / home record6-5

LLLWLLast 5WWWWL

L3StreakW4

Team stats

Detroit Red WingsNashville Predators

Goals Against Average

3.00

2.82

Shots Against per Game

25.4

28.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

69.0

88.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.61

3.00

Shots per Game

28.8

26.0

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.7

29.8

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

161

118

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Detroit Red WingsLLLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4

Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3

Oct 31, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesL 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 11/28

Dec 26, 2026DET 0, NSH 0

Nov 28, 2026NSH 0, DET 0

Team pages

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators?

The game is on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

How can I watch Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators?

TV: Scripps Sports, DSN.

What are the records of the Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators?

Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3. Nashville Predators: 8-4-5.

Who is injured for Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators played?

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

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