Washington Capitals to Feature 17 Nationally Televised Games in 2026-27 Season

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · 5:39 PM

The Washington Capitals will have 17 nationally televised games during the 2026-27 season, the NHL announced today. The team also revealed 14 time changes from the original schedule.

The announcement comes as the Capitals continue to build their brand and increase their national exposure. The changes to the schedule are expected to impact fan viewing habits and game-day experiences.

The team has not yet commented on the specific reasons for the time changes or how they will affect the overall schedule. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how these adjustments play out over the course of the season.

Confirmed by the club. The team's own account has announced this.

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The Washington Capitals will have 17 nationally televised games during the 2026-27 season, the @NHL announced today. In addition to the broadcast schedule, the Capitals announced 14 time changes from the original schedule.