St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals, Dec. 19, 2026
St. Louis Blues5-5-1, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe St. Louis Blues visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Blues App. The Blues arrive at 5-5-1 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, Dec 19 | Blues App | Scheduled |
Blues vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | St. Louis Blues at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Blues App |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | St. Louis Blues |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blues vs Capitals Start?
The Blues vs Capitals start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026. 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 | St. Louis |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blues vs Capitals
St. Louis Blues at Washington Capitals is on Blues App, 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 St. Louis markets.
Blues vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blues 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, Nov 28 | Washington CapitalsWSHSt. Louis BluesSTL | MNMT, MNMT2 | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Dec 19 | Blues App | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blues and Capitals
The Blues are 5-5-1, 6th in the Central Division with 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-5-1 | 11 | 3-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 35 | 35 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLL | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Blues and the Capitals
St. Louis Blues
The Blues next play at Florida Panthers on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21 | St. Louis BluesSTL Florida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET on MNMT.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21 | Washington CapitalsWSH Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | MNMT | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blues vs Capitals
What time is Blues vs Capitals on Dec. 19?
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 Blues vs Capitals on?
The game is on Blues App. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blues vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The St. Louis Blues are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blues or the Capitals?
The Capitals. They are 6-4-0 with 12 points, against 5-5-1 and 11 points for the Blues.
How many times do the Blues and Capitals play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Blues 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 Blues 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 Blues vs Capitals on national TV?
No. Blues App is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and St. Louis markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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