Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets, March 5, 2027
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Winnipeg Jets4-3-3, 11 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, March 5, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET, and the TV channel appears here once the league confirms it. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Jets at 4-3-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 5 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Jets Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Jets play at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, March 5, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TV channel not announced yet |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg |
| Home team | Winnipeg Jets (Winnipeg, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Jets Start?
The Capitals vs Jets start time is 7:00 PM ET on Friday, March 5, 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 | Washington |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | Winnipeg |
| 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 Jets
The channel for Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
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 Winnipeg and Washington markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Capitals vs Jets in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Jets 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, Feb 2 | Winnipeg JetsWPGWashington CapitalsWSH | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Mar 5 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Jets
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Jets are 4-3-3, 5th in the Central with 11 points and 4-3-3 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 | 4-3-3 | 11 | 2-2-1 | 2-1-2 | 26 | 29 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLLOTW |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Jets
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Minnesota Wild on Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 7 | Washington CapitalsWSH Minnesota WildMIN | ESPN | Scheduled |
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets next play vs Calgary Flames on Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 2:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 7 |  Calgary FlamesCGYWinnipeg JetsWPG | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Jets
What time is Capitals vs Jets on March 5?
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 Jets on?
The channel is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
Where is Capitals vs Jets being played?
At Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, home of the Winnipeg Jets. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Jets?
The Capitals. They are 6-4-0 with 12 points, against 4-3-3 and 11 points for the Jets.
How many times do the Capitals and Jets play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Capitals vs Jets 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 Jets 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.
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