Washington Capitals vs Colorado Avalanche, Dec. 12, 2026
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Colorado Avalanche6-4-1, 13 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on MNMT2. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Avalanche at 6-4-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 | MNMT2 | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Avalanche Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Avalanche play at Ball Arena in Colorado.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MNMT2 |
| Venue | Ball Arena, Colorado |
| Home team | Colorado Avalanche (Colorado, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Avalanche Start?
The Capitals vs Avalanche start time is 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | Washington |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | Colorado |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Capitals vs Avalanche
Washington Capitals at Colorado Avalanche is on MNMT2, with puck drop at 9:00 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 Colorado and Washington markets.
Capitals vs Avalanche in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Avalanche 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 | MNMT2 | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Jan 16 | Colorado AvalancheCOLWashington CapitalsWSH | Altitude 2 Sports, KTVD-TV (My20) | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Avalanche
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Avalanche are 6-4-1, 4th in the Central with 13 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL | |
| 11 | 6-4-1 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 2-3-0 | 47 | 34 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWOT |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Avalanche
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Dallas Stars on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15 | Washington CapitalsWSH Dallas StarsDAL | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche next play vs Utah Mammoth on Monday, Dec. 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on Utah 16.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14 |  Utah MammothUTAColorado AvalancheCOL | Utah 16 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Avalanche
What time is Capitals vs Avalanche on Dec. 12?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Capitals vs Avalanche on?
The game is on MNMT2. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Capitals vs Avalanche being played?
At Ball Arena in Colorado, home of the Colorado Avalanche. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Avalanche?
The Avalanche. They are 6-4-1 with 13 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Avalanche play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Capitals vs Avalanche 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 Capitals vs Avalanche end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Capitals vs Avalanche on national TV?
No. MNMT2 is a regional broadcast, shown in the Colorado and Washington markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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