Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals, Oct. 28, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers3-7-3, 9 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Philadelphia Flyers visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil +. The Flyers arrive at 3-7-3 and the Capitals at 6-4-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled |
Flyers vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil + |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Flyers vs Capitals Start?
The Flyers vs Capitals start time is 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | Washington, Philadelphia |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Flyers vs Capitals
Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals is on TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil +, with puck drop at 7:30 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 Washington and Philadelphia markets.
Flyers vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Flyers and the Capitals 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, Oct 28 | TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled | ||
| Wed, Nov 25 | Philadelphia FlyersPHIWashington CapitalsWSH | NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 1 | Washington CapitalsWSHPhiladelphia FlyersPHI | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 10 | Washington CapitalsWSHPhiladelphia FlyersPHI | ABC | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Flyers and Capitals
The Flyers are 3-7-3, 7th in the Metropolitan Division with 9 points and a last-10 record of 3-6-1. The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 3-7-3 | 9 | 2-3-2 | 1-4-1 | 24 | 42 | L1 | 3-6-1 | LWWWL | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Flyers and the Capitals
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers next play vs Utah Mammoth on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 |  Utah MammothUTAPhiladelphia FlyersPHI | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Nashville Predators on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MNMT, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | Washington CapitalsWSH Nashville PredatorsNSH | MNMT, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Flyers vs Capitals
What time is Flyers vs Capitals on Oct. 28?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Flyers vs Capitals on?
The game is on TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil +. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Flyers vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Philadelphia Flyers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Flyers or the Capitals?
The Capitals. They are 6-4-0 with 12 points, against 3-7-3 and 9 points for the Flyers.
How many times do the Flyers and Capitals play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Flyers vs Capitals 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 Flyers vs Capitals end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Flyers vs Capitals on national TV?
Yes. TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil + is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)