Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals, Dec. 1, 2026
Vancouver Canucks2-9-1, 5 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Vancouver Canucks visit the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MNMT. The Canucks arrive at 2-9-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | MNMT | Scheduled |
Canucks vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Vancouver Canucks at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MNMT |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Canucks vs Capitals Start?
The Canucks vs Capitals start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 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 | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | Vancouver |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Canucks vs Capitals
Vancouver Canucks at Washington Capitals is on MNMT, 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 Vancouver markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Canucks vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Canucks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | MNMT | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Dec 7 | Washington CapitalsWSHVancouver CanucksVAN | MNMT | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Canucks and Capitals
The Canucks are 2-9-1, 8th in the Pacific Division with 5 points and a last-10 record of 1-8-1. 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 | 2-9-1 | 5 | 1-4-0 | 1-5-1 | 35 | 56 | L3 | 1-8-1 | LLLOTL | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Canucks and the Capitals
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks next play vs Buffalo Sabres on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4 |  Buffalo SabresBUFVancouver CanucksVAN | MSGB | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MNMT, MNMT2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | Washington CapitalsWSH Edmonton OilersEDM | MNMT, MNMT2 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Canucks vs Capitals
What time is Canucks vs Capitals on Dec. 1?
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 Canucks vs Capitals on?
The game is on MNMT. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Canucks vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Vancouver Canucks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Canucks or the Capitals?
The Capitals. They are 6-4-0 with 12 points, against 2-9-1 and 5 points for the Canucks.
How many times do the Canucks and Capitals play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Canucks 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 Canucks 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 Canucks vs Capitals on national TV?
No. MNMT is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and Vancouver markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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