Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals, Jan. 12, 2027
Vegas Golden Knights8-4-1, 17 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Vegas Golden Knights visit the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Golden Knights arrive at 8-4-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 12 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Golden Knights vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Golden Knights vs Capitals Start?
The Golden Knights vs Capitals start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 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 | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | Vegas |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Golden Knights vs Capitals
Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 7:00 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 Washington and Vegas markets.
Golden Knights vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Golden Knights and the Capitals 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, Jan 12 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Jan 30 | Washington CapitalsWSHVegas Golden KnightsVGK | MNMT2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Golden Knights and Capitals
The Golden Knights are 8-4-1, 2nd in the Pacific Division with 17 points and a last-10 record of 6-3-1. 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 | 8-4-1 | 17 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-1 | 47 | 38 | OT1 | 6-3-1 | OTLLWW | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Golden Knights and the Capitals
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights next play at Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 | Vegas Golden KnightsVGK Tampa Bay LightningTBL | Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 |  Carolina HurricanesCARWashington CapitalsWSH | CARNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Golden Knights vs Capitals
What time is Golden Knights vs Capitals on Jan. 12?
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 Golden Knights vs Capitals on?
The game is on Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Golden Knights vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Vegas Golden Knights are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Golden Knights or the Capitals?
The Golden Knights. They are 8-4-1 with 17 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Golden Knights and Capitals play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Golden Knights 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 Golden Knights vs Capitals 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.
Is Golden Knights vs Capitals on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and Vegas markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)