Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils, Jan. 24, 2027
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Devils at 7-4-0. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 24 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Devils Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Devils play at Prudential Center in New Jersey.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Prudential Center, New Jersey |
| Home team | New Jersey Devils (New Jersey, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Devils Start?
The Capitals vs Devils start time is 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | New Jersey, 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 Devils
Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils is on MSGSN, 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 New Jersey and Washington markets.
Capitals vs Devils in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Devils meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17 | New Jersey DevilsNJD2Washington CapitalsWSH4 1-1, 0-3, 1-0 | MNMT, MSGSN | Final | |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Washington CapitalsWSHNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MNMT, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Nov 14 | New Jersey DevilsNJDWashington CapitalsWSH | MNMT, MSG | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Jan 24 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Devils
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan with 14 points and 6-4-0 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 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Devils
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Utah Mammoth on Friday, Jan. 29, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on Utah 16.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 29 | Washington CapitalsWSH Utah MammothUTA | Utah 16 | Scheduled |
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play vs Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 26 |  Seattle KrakenSEANew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Devils
What time is Capitals vs Devils on Jan. 24?
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 Devils on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Capitals vs Devils being played?
At Prudential Center in New Jersey, home of the New Jersey Devils. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Devils?
The Devils. They are 7-4-0 with 14 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Devils play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0.
Does Capitals vs Devils 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 Devils 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 Devils on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New Jersey and Washington markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)