Games / NHL / Dec 22, 2026

Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Winnipeg Jets (8-8-3) visit the Nashville Predators (8-4-5) on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN. TV: Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets.

NHLTuesday, December 22, 2026

Winnipeg Jets8-8-3

8:00 PM ETDec 22, 2026

Nashville Predators8-4-5

DateDec 22, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueBridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN

TVScripps Sports

Team comparison

Winnipeg JetsNashville Predators

Goals per game

2.8

3.1

Goals allowed per game

3.4

3.0

8-8-3Record8-4-5

6th in Central DivisionStanding4th in Central Division

3-6Road record / home record6-5

WWWWLLast 5WWWWL

W4StreakW4

Team stats

Winnipeg JetsNashville Predators

Goals Against Average

3.50

2.82

Shots Against per Game

28.6

28.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.7

88.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.72

3.00

Shots per Game

27.6

26.0

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.8

29.8

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

148

118

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Winnipeg Jets

Elias Salomonsson D · Personal

Injured Reserve

Vladislav Namestnikov C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nick Bjugstad C · Pectoral - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Winnipeg JetsWWWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsW 4-2

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vancouver CanucksW 6-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 5-4

Nov 1, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 0-7

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 12/22

Mar 13, 2027NSH 0, WPG 0

Feb 23, 2027WPG 0, NSH 0

Jan 7, 2027NSH 0, WPG 0

Dec 22, 2026WPG 0, NSH 0

Team pages

Winnipeg Jets
Schedule, roster and stats

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators?

The game is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

How can I watch Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators?

TV: Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators?

Winnipeg Jets: 8-8-3. Nashville Predators: 8-4-5.

Who is injured for Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators?

Listed out or doubtful: Winnipeg Jets: Elias Salomonsson, Vladislav Namestnikov, Nick Bjugstad. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators played?

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

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