Games / NHL / Dec 29, 2026

Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Nashville Predators (8-4-5) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators.

NHLTuesday, December 29, 2026

Nashville Predators8-4-5

7:00 PM ETDec 29, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateDec 29, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVScripps Sports, The Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Nashville PredatorsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

3.1

3.7

Goals allowed per game

3.0

3.1

8-4-5Record11-4-2

4th in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

2-4Road record / home record8-0

WWWWLLast 5LWWWL

W4StreakL1

Team stats

Nashville PredatorsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

2.82

3.06

Shots Against per Game

28.9

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

88.5

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

3.71

Shots per Game

26.0

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

29.8

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

118

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

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

Tampa Bay LightningLWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 3-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 4-5

Season series

NSH leads series 1-0

Dec 29, 2026NSH 0, TB 0

Oct 31, 2026TB 4, NSH 5

Team pages

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning?

Nashville Predators: 8-4-5. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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