Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights, Jan. 30, 2027
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Vegas Golden Knights8-4-1, 17 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on MNMT2. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Golden Knights at 8-4-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 30 | MNMT2 | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Golden Knights Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Golden Knights play at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Vegas Golden Knights |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MNMT2 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena, Vegas |
| Home team | Vegas Golden Knights (Vegas, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Golden Knights Start?
The Capitals vs Golden Knights start time is 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | Washington |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | Vegas |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Capitals vs Golden Knights
Washington Capitals at Vegas Golden Knights is on MNMT2, with puck drop at 10:00 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 Vegas and Washington markets.
Capitals vs Golden Knights in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Golden Knights 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, Jan 12 | Vegas Golden KnightsVGKWashington CapitalsWSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 30 | MNMT2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Golden Knights
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Golden Knights are 8-4-1, 2nd in the Pacific with 17 points and 6-3-1 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 | |
| 13 | 8-4-1 | 17 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-1 | 47 | 38 | OT1 | 6-3-1 | OTLLWW |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Golden Knights
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 2 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGWashington CapitalsWSH | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights next play at Calgary Flames on Monday, Feb. 1, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 1 | Vegas Golden KnightsVGK Calgary FlamesCGY | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Golden Knights
What time is Capitals vs Golden Knights on Jan. 30?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Capitals vs Golden Knights 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 Golden Knights being played?
At T-Mobile Arena in Vegas, home of the Vegas Golden Knights. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Golden Knights?
The Golden Knights. They are 8-4-1 with 17 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Golden Knights play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Capitals vs Golden Knights 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 Golden Knights end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Capitals vs Golden Knights on national TV?
No. MNMT2 is a regional broadcast, shown in the Vegas and Washington markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)