Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals, Nov. 1, 2026
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 pts- 2:30 PMCT
- 1:30 PMMT
- 12:30 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Minnesota Wild visit the Washington Capitals on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Puck drop is 3:30 PM ET on MNMT. The Wild arrive at 8-3-2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 | MNMT | Scheduled |
Wild vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 3:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MNMT |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Minnesota Wild |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Wild vs Capitals Start?
The Wild vs Capitals start time is 3:30 PM ET on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. That is 2:30 PM Central, 1:30 PM Mountain and 12:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:30 PM | Washington |
| Central (CT) | 2:30 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Wild vs Capitals
Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals is on MNMT, with puck drop at 3:30 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 Minnesota markets.
Wild vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Wild 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 | MNMT | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Mar 7 | Washington CapitalsWSHMinnesota WildMIN | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Wild and Capitals
The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central Division with 18 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 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Wild and the Capitals
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play at Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 | Minnesota WildMIN Philadelphia FlyersPHI | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Dallas Stars on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 |  Dallas StarsDALWashington CapitalsWSH | MNMT | Scheduled |
FAQ About Wild vs Capitals
What time is Wild vs Capitals on Nov. 1?
3:30 PM ET (2:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM MT, 12:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Wild vs Capitals on?
The game is on MNMT. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Wild vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Minnesota Wild are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Wild or the Capitals?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Wild and Capitals play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Wild 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 Wild vs Capitals end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 6:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Wild vs Capitals on national TV?
No. MNMT is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and Minnesota markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)