Predators vs Rangers: what channel, time & how to watch

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Friday, December 18, 2026 · in 66 days

7:00PM ET6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT

New York area · Rangers local

MSG NetworkMSG+ · on DAZN

Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · MSG Networks press release (July 29, 2026): DAZN to be the exclusive DTC streaming home of MSG Networks and YES Network

Nashville area · Predators local

The Spot – Nashville 28 · WNPXNewsChannel 5 (WTVF) · select gamesPredsTV · Predators app, season pass

Regional simulcasts (8)

WMC 5.3 · MemphisWVLT 8.2 · KnoxvilleWTVL 49.2 · ChattanoogaWBBJ 7.5 · JacksonWDRB 41.2 · LouisvilleWTVQ 36.2 · LexingtonWAFF 48.3 · HuntsvilleFOX 5 Atlanta · 5.3; select games on 5.1

Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Nashville Predators Broadcast page (NHL.com/predators)

Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗

Every game on TV Fri, Dec 18 →

Predators vs Rangers: quick answers

What time is the Predators vs Rangers game?: Nashville Predators at New York Rangers starts on Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Predators vs Rangers on?: The game is on MSG Network in the New York area and The Spot – Nashville 28 and NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) in the Nashville area.
How can I stream Predators vs Rangers?: In the New York area it streams on MSG+; in the Nashville area it streams on PredsTV; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Predators vs Rangers on national TV?: No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.

What channel number is the game on?

By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.

MSG Networks

MSG Networks channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
DirecTV	Ch. 634 / 635	source

Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →

The Spot – Nashville 28

The Spot – Nashville 28 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 28	source
DirecTVNashville DMA	Ch. 28	source
XfinityNashville DMA	Ch. 17, 1028	source
TDS TelecomNashville DMA	Ch. 36, 1036 (TDS TV+ 37)	source
CDE LightbandNashville DMA	Ch. 21	source
CPWS BroadbandNashville DMA	Ch. 21	source
Tullahoma UtilitiesNashville DMA	Ch. 10	source
Twin Lakes TelephoneNashville DMA	Ch. 14	source

Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo. All 15 providers →

NewsChannel 5 (WTVF)

NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 5	source

WMC 5.3

WMC 5.3 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 5.3	source

WVLT 8.2

WVLT 8.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 8.2	source

WTVL 49.2

WTVL 49.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 49.2	source

WBBJ 7.5

WBBJ 7.5 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 7.5	source

WDRB 41.2

WDRB 41.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 41.2	source

WTVQ 36.2

WTVQ 36.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 36.2	source

WAFF 48.3

WAFF 48.3 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 48.3	source

FOX 5 Atlanta

FOX 5 Atlanta channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 5.3	source

On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.

Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.

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