Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken, Dec. 10, 2026
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Seattle Kraken7-4-1, 15 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Kraken at 7-4-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Kraken lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Kraken Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kraken play at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Seattle Kraken |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle |
| Home team | Seattle Kraken (Seattle, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Kraken Start?
The Capitals vs Kraken start time is 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | Washington |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | Seattle |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Capitals vs Kraken
Washington Capitals at Seattle Kraken is on ESPN, with puck drop at 9:00 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 Seattle and Washington markets.
Capitals vs Kraken in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Kraken meet twice in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Kraken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 11 | Seattle KrakenSEA5Washington CapitalsWSH3 2-2, 1-0, 2-1 | MNMT | Final | |
| Thu, Dec 10 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Kraken
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Kraken are 7-4-1, 3rd in the Pacific with 15 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 | |
| 12 | 7-4-1 | 15 | 3-2-0 | 4-2-1 | 45 | 42 | L1 | 6-3-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Kraken
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on MNMT2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 | Washington CapitalsWSH Colorado AvalancheCOL | MNMT2 | Scheduled |
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken next play vs Nashville Predators on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 |  Nashville PredatorsNSHSeattle KrakenSEA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Kraken
What time is Capitals vs Kraken on Dec. 10?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Capitals vs Kraken on?
The game is on ESPN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Capitals vs Kraken being played?
At Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, home of the Seattle Kraken. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Kraken?
The Kraken. They are 7-4-1 with 15 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Kraken play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Kraken lead the season series 1-0.
Does Capitals vs Kraken 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 Kraken end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Capitals vs Kraken on national TV?
Yes. ESPN is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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