Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins, Nov. 21, 2026
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Boston Bruins9-2-1, 19 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MNMT. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Bruins at 9-2-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | MNMT | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Bruins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Bruins play at TD Garden in Boston.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MNMT |
| Venue | TD Garden, Boston |
| Home team | Boston Bruins (Boston, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Bruins Start?
The Capitals vs Bruins start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 21, 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 | Boston, Washington |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| 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 Capitals vs Bruins
Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins 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 Boston and Washington markets.
Capitals vs Bruins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Bruins meet 3 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, Nov 21 | MNMT | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Feb 25 | Washington CapitalsWSHBoston BruinsBOS | ESPN | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Boston BruinsBOSWashington CapitalsWSH | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Bruins
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Bruins are 9-2-1, 1st in the Atlantic with 19 points and 7-2-1 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 | |
| 12 | 9-2-1 | 19 | 5-1-0 | 4-1-1 | 48 | 26 | W2 | 7-2-1 | WWOTWW |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Bruins
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil +.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 25 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHIWashington CapitalsWSH | NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled |
Boston Bruins
The Bruins next play vs Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 25 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGBoston BruinsBOS | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Bruins
What time is Capitals vs Bruins on Nov. 21?
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 Capitals vs Bruins on?
The game is on MNMT. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Capitals vs Bruins being played?
At TD Garden in Boston, home of the Boston Bruins. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Bruins?
The Bruins. They are 9-2-1 with 19 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Bruins play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Capitals vs Bruins 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 Bruins 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 Capitals vs Bruins on national TV?
No. MNMT is a regional broadcast, shown in the Boston and Washington markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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