New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals, March 17, 2027
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-3-2 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, Mar 17 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Capitals Start?
The Islanders vs Capitals start time is 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 17, 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, New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Capitals
New York Islanders at Washington Capitals is on MSGSN, 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 New York markets.
Islanders vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders 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, Dec 30 | Washington CapitalsWSHNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Jan 22 | New York IslandersNYIWashington CapitalsWSH | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Mar 1 | Washington CapitalsWSHNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Mar 17 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Capitals
The Islanders are 5-3-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-2-1 | 29 | 23 | OT1 | 5-3-2 | OTWWOTW | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Capitals
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET on MSGSN, NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 20 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHINew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN, NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 18 | Washington CapitalsWSH Buffalo SabresBUF | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Capitals
What time is Islanders vs Capitals on March 17?
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 Islanders vs Capitals on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Capitals?
They are level on 12 points. The Islanders are 5-3-2 and the Capitals are 6-4-0.
How many times do the Islanders and Capitals play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders 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 Islanders 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 Islanders vs Capitals on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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