Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals, Dec. 28, 2026
Edmonton Oilers8-2-1, 17 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Edmonton Oilers visit the Washington Capitals on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET, and the TV channel appears here once the league confirms it. The Oilers arrive at 8-2-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Oilers vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Edmonton Oilers at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TV channel not announced yet |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Oilers vs Capitals Start?
The Oilers vs Capitals start time is 7:00 PM ET on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026. 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 | Edmonton |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Oilers vs Capitals
The channel for Edmonton Oilers at Washington Capitals is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
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 Edmonton markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Oilers vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Oilers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | Washington CapitalsWSHEdmonton OilersEDM | MNMT, MNMT2 | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Dec 28 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Oilers and Capitals
The Oilers are 8-2-1, 1st in the Pacific Division with 17 points and a last-10 record of 8-2-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8-2-1 | 17 | 3-2-1 | 5-0-0 | 49 | 39 | L1 | 8-2-0 | LWWWL | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Oilers and the Capitals
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers next play at Boston Bruins on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30 | Edmonton OilersEDM Boston BruinsBOS | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at New York Islanders on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30 | Washington CapitalsWSH New York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Oilers vs Capitals
What time is Oilers vs Capitals on Dec. 28?
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 Oilers vs Capitals on?
The channel is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
Where is Oilers vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Edmonton Oilers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Oilers or the Capitals?
The Oilers. They are 8-2-1 with 17 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Oilers and Capitals play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Oilers 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 Oilers 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.
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