At some point later tonight probably between 6:55 and 7:25 pm, a swath of Washington Capitals fans are going to click on their TVs, turn the channel to Monumental Sports Network (formerly NBC Sports Washington), and be super confused why the Caps game isn’t on.
Friends, tonight’s season opener between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins is on national TV. There will be no Joe B or Locker on the telecast (which gives me great despair).
You can watch the game live via an ESPN Plus subscription or through Hulu. Puck drop is at 7:30 pm.
IT'S A WASHINGTON CAPITALS GAMEDAY!
We're starting the season at home tonight versus Pittsburgh with a 7:30 PM slot on @ESPNPlus and @hulu. #CapsPens preview: https://t.co/eNfiKa2WW9 pic.twitter.com/UvtjgwD0oe
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 13, 2023
For our readers north of the border, the game will also be aired on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, and TVA.
Locally, Monumental Network will have programming from 4:30-7:30 pm featuring the team’s Rock the Red Carpet event and Capitals Pregame live. There, you can catch Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin providing their analysis and banter there along with Alexis Landestoy and my favorite human on Earth, Alan May.
The Capitals announced a full slate of events happening near Capital One Arena earlier today.
Good morning‼️
Make your #ALLCAPS gameday a Friday Funday from start to finish with a bevy of fun activities on the docket for today ⬇️
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 13, 2023
I’m sorry to disappoint you, but it’s better to be upfront and honest than have you confused later.
Let’s go Caps!
Headline photo: Alan Dobbins/RMNB
