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Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Nashville Predators (8-4-5) visit the New Jersey Devils (13-6-0) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. TV: Scripps Sports, MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators.

NHLSunday, December 20, 2026

Nashville Predators8-4-5

7:00 PM ETDec 20, 2026

New Jersey Devils13-6-0

DateDec 20, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePrudential Center, Newark, NJ

TVScripps Sports, MSGSN

Team comparison

Nashville PredatorsNew Jersey Devils

Goals per game

3.1

3.6

Goals allowed per game

3.0

2.9

8-4-5Record13-6-0

4th in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Metropolitan Division

2-4Road record / home record8-2

WWWWLLast 5LWWWW

W4StreakL1

Team stats

Nashville PredatorsNew Jersey Devils

Goals Against Average

2.82

2.83

Shots Against per Game

28.9

24.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

88.5

67.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

3.61

Shots per Game

26.0

33.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

29.8

19.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

118

117

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

New Jersey DevilsLWWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-4

Nov 8, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-0

Nov 7, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersW 4-3

Season series

Series starts 12/20

Feb 16, 2027NJ 0, NSH 0

Dec 20, 2026NSH 0, NJ 0

Team pages

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils?

The game is on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

How can I watch Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils?

TV: Scripps Sports, MSGSN.

What are the records of the Nashville Predators and New Jersey Devils?

Nashville Predators: 8-4-5. New Jersey Devils: 13-6-0.

Who is injured for Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils?

Listed out or doubtful: New Jersey Devils: Anthony Mantha, Seamus Casey. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils played?

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

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