Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames, Dec. 5, 2026
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 2:30 PMCT
- 1:30 PMMT
- 12:30 PMPT
Calgary Flames4-6-0, 8 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. Puck drop is 3:30 PM ET on MNMT. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Flames at 4-6-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | MNMT | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Flames Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Flames play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 3:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MNMT |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary |
| Home team | Calgary Flames (Calgary, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Flames Start?
The Capitals vs Flames start time is 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. That is 2:30 PM Central, 1:30 PM Mountain and 12:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:30 PM | Washington |
| Central (CT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:30 PM | Calgary |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Capitals vs Flames
Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames is on MNMT, with puck drop at 3:30 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 Calgary and Washington markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Capitals vs Flames in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Flames 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 5 | MNMT | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 9 | Calgary FlamesCGYWashington CapitalsWSH | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Flames
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Flames are 4-6-0, 6th in the Pacific with 8 points and 4-6-0 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 | |
| 10 | 4-6-0 | 8 | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 23 | 39 | W3 | 4-6-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Flames
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Vancouver Canucks on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on MNMT.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 7 | Washington CapitalsWSH Vancouver CanucksVAN | MNMT | Scheduled |
Calgary Flames
The Flames next play vs Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 |  Nashville PredatorsNSHCalgary FlamesCGY | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Flames
What time is Capitals vs Flames on Dec. 5?
3:30 PM ET (2:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM MT, 12:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Capitals vs Flames 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 Flames being played?
At Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, home of the Calgary Flames. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Flames?
The Capitals. They are 6-4-0 with 12 points, against 4-6-0 and 8 points for the Flames.
How many times do the Capitals and Flames play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Capitals vs Flames 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 Flames end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 6:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Capitals vs Flames on national TV?
No. MNMT is a regional broadcast, shown in the Calgary and Washington markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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