The NHL finalized its national broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 season, resulting in adjusted start times for four Washington Capitals games. Each affected game had its puck drop moved back by 30 minutes. The specific changes include: November 6, 2025 at Pittsburgh — new start 7:30 PM; December 23, 2025 vs New York Rangers — new start 7:00 PM; January 29, 2026 at Detroit — new start 7:30 PM; April 2, 2026 at New Jersey — new start 7:30 PM. The Capitals will have a league-high 18 games airing nationally on TNT, ESPN, and ABC.
📸: Ian Oland/RMNB 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 PenguinsNew 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 WingsNew 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. See the Caps full national broadcast schedule.
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