Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals, April 3, 2027
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 pts- 4:00 PMCT
- 3:00 PMMT
- 2:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday, April 3, 2027. Puck drop is 5:00 PM ET on CBJNHL. The Blue Jackets arrive at 4-5-0 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, Apr 3 | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Blue Jackets vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, April 3, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 5:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CBJNHL |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blue Jackets vs Capitals Start?
The Blue Jackets vs Capitals start time is 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, April 3, 2027. That is 4:00 PM Central, 3:00 PM Mountain and 2:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 5:00 PM | Washington, Columbus |
| Central (CT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blue Jackets vs Capitals
Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals is on CBJNHL, with puck drop at 5:00 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 Columbus markets.
Blue Jackets vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blue Jackets and the Capitals meet 4 times 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 26 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJWashington CapitalsWSH | CBJNHL | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Dec 31 | Washington CapitalsWSHColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 3 | CBJNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Apr 6 | Washington CapitalsWSHColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blue Jackets and Capitals
The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan Division with 8 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Blue Jackets and the Capitals
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play vs Washington Capitals on Tuesday, April 6, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 6 | Washington CapitalsWSHColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr 4 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPITWashington CapitalsWSH | ESPN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blue Jackets vs Capitals
What time is Blue Jackets vs Capitals on April 3?
5:00 PM ET (4:00 PM CT, 3:00 PM MT, 2:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Capitals on?
The game is on CBJNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blue Jackets or the Capitals?
The Capitals. They are 6-4-0 with 12 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Capitals play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets vs Capitals end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 7:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Blue Jackets vs Capitals on national TV?
No. CBJNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and Columbus markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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