Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators, Oct. 29, 2026
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Nashville Predators4-3-4, 12 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on MNMT, Scripps Sports. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Predators at 4-3-4. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | MNMT, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MNMT, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
| Home team | Nashville Predators (Nashville, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Predators Start?
The Capitals vs Predators start time is 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | Washington |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | Nashville |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Capitals vs Predators
Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators is on MNMT, Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 8:00 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 Nashville and Washington markets.
Capitals vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Predators 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | MNMT, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Feb 21 | Nashville PredatorsNSHWashington CapitalsWSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Predators
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Predators are 4-3-4, 5th in the Central with 12 points and 4-2-4 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 | |
| 11 | 4-3-4 | 12 | 3-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 35 | W1 | 4-2-4 | WOTLWOT |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Predators
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Minnesota Wild on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET on MNMT.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 |  Minnesota WildMINWashington CapitalsWSH | MNMT | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Predators
What time is Capitals vs Predators on Oct. 29?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Capitals vs Predators on?
The game is on MNMT, Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Capitals vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Predators?
They are level on 12 points. The Capitals are 6-4-0 and the Predators are 4-3-4.
How many times do the Capitals and Predators play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Capitals vs Predators 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 Predators end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Capitals vs Predators on national TV?
No. MNMT, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Nashville and Washington markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)