Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders, March 1, 2027
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the New York Islanders on Monday, March 1, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Islanders at 5-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 1 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, March 1, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Islanders Start?
The Capitals vs Islanders start time is 7:00 PM ET on Monday, March 1, 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 York, 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 Islanders
Washington Capitals at New York Islanders 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 York and Washington markets.
Capitals vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Islanders meet 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30 | Washington CapitalsWSHNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Jan 22 | New York IslandersNYIWashington CapitalsWSH | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Mar 1 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Wed, Mar 17 | New York IslandersNYIWashington CapitalsWSH | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Islanders
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Islanders are 5-3-2, 5th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 5-3-2 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 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-2-1 | 29 | 23 | OT1 | 5-3-2 | OTWWOTW |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Islanders
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, March 3, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 3 |  Carolina HurricanesCARWashington CapitalsWSH | CARNHL | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, March 4, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 4 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Islanders
What time is Capitals vs Islanders on March 1?
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 Islanders 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 Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Islanders?
They are level on 12 points. The Capitals are 6-4-0 and the Islanders are 5-3-2.
How many times do the Capitals and Islanders play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Capitals vs Islanders 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 Islanders 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 Islanders on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Washington markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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