Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals, Feb. 21, 2027
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 pts- 5:00 PMCT
- 4:00 PMMT
- 3:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the Washington Capitals on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027. Puck drop is 6:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 3-3-4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 21 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 6:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Capitals Start?
The Predators vs Capitals start time is 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027. That is 5:00 PM Central, 4:00 PM Mountain and 3:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 6:00 PM | Washington |
| Central (CT) | 5:00 PM | Nashville |
| Mountain (MT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 7:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Predators vs Capitals
Nashville Predators at Washington Capitals is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 6:00 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 Nashville markets.
Predators vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators 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, Oct 29 | Washington CapitalsWSHNashville PredatorsNSH | MNMT, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Feb 21 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Capitals
The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central Division with 10 points and a last-10 record of 3-3-4. 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 | 3-3-4 | 10 | 2-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 25 | 33 | OT1 | 3-3-4 | OTLWOTL | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Predators and the Capitals
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGNashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs New York Rangers on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 |  New York RangersNYRWashington CapitalsWSH | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Capitals
What time is Predators vs Capitals on Feb. 21?
6:00 PM ET (5:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Predators 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 Predators vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Capitals?
The Capitals. They are 6-4-0 with 12 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Predators and Capitals play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Predators 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 Predators vs Capitals end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 8:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Predators vs Capitals on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)