Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins, March 13, 2027
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 2:00 PMCT
- 1:00 PMMT
- 12:00 PMPT
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, March 13, 2027. Puck drop is 3:00 PM ET on ABC. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Penguins at 5-6-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 13 | ABC | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Penguins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Penguins play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, March 13, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 3:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ABC |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| Home team | Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Penguins Start?
The Capitals vs Penguins start time is 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 13, 2027. That is 2:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Mountain and 12:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:00 PM | Pittsburgh, Washington |
| Central (CT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Capitals vs Penguins
Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins is on ABC, with puck drop at 3:00 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 Pittsburgh and Washington markets.
Capitals vs Penguins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Penguins meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Capitals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 7 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT3Washington CapitalsWSH5 1-2, 2-2, 0-1 | TNT | Final | |
| Mon, Jan 18 | Washington CapitalsWSHPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Mar 13 | ABC | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Apr 4 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITWashington CapitalsWSH | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Penguins
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan with 11 points and 3-6-1 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 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Penguins
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, March 15, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 15 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLWashington CapitalsWSH | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play vs Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 14 |  Detroit Red WingsDETPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Penguins
What time is Capitals vs Penguins on March 13?
3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM MT, 12:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Capitals vs Penguins on?
The game is on ABC. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Capitals vs Penguins being played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Penguins?
The Capitals. They are 6-4-0 with 12 points, against 5-6-1 and 11 points for the Penguins.
How many times do the Capitals and Penguins play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0.
Does Capitals vs Penguins 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 Penguins end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 5:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Capitals vs Penguins on national TV?
Yes. ABC is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)