Colorado Avalanche vs Washington Capitals, Jan. 16, 2027
Colorado Avalanche6-5-1, 13 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Colorado Avalanche visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Altitude 2 Sports, KTVD-TV (My20). The Avalanche arrive at 6-5-1 and the Capitals at 6-4-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 16 | Altitude 2 Sports, KTVD-TV (My20) | Scheduled |
Avalanche vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Colorado Avalanche at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Altitude 2 Sports, KTVD-TV (My20) |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Avalanche vs Capitals Start?
The Avalanche vs Capitals start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Washington |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | Colorado |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Avalanche vs Capitals
Colorado Avalanche at Washington Capitals is on Altitude 2 Sports, KTVD-TV (My20), with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Washington and Colorado markets.
Avalanche vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Avalanche and the Capitals meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 | Washington CapitalsWSHColorado AvalancheCOL | MNMT2 | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Altitude 2 Sports, KTVD-TV (My20) | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Avalanche and Capitals
The Avalanche are 6-5-1, 4th in the Central Division with 13 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-1. The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 49 | 40 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWLLW | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Avalanche and the Capitals
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche next play vs Vancouver Canucks on Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET on Altitude Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 18 |  Vancouver CanucksVANColorado AvalancheCOL | Altitude Sports | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 at 4:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 18 | Washington CapitalsWSH Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
FAQ About Avalanche vs Capitals
What time is Avalanche vs Capitals on Jan. 16?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Avalanche vs Capitals on?
The game is on Altitude 2 Sports, KTVD-TV (My20). National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Avalanche vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Colorado Avalanche are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Avalanche or the Capitals?
The Avalanche. They are 6-5-1 with 13 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Avalanche and Capitals play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Avalanche vs Capitals count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Avalanche vs Capitals end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Avalanche vs Capitals on national TV?
No. Altitude 2 Sports, KTVD-TV (My20) is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and Colorado markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)