Four different Washington Capitals games have had their start times adjusted after the NHL finalized its national broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 season.
The following Caps games have seen puck drop pushed back by 30 minutes each.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
New start time: 7:30 PM (originally 7:00 pm.)
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals
New start time: 7:00 PM (originally 6:30 pm.)
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Washington at Detroit Red Wings
New start time: 7:30 PM (originally 7:00 pm.)
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils
New start time: 7:30 PM (originally 7:00 pm.)
The Capitals will have a league-high 18 games airing nationally on TNT, ESPN, and ABC this season.
