NHL · Game guide
Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · in 9 h 34 minCarolina area · Hurricanes local
Regional simulcasts (6)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Carolina Hurricanes - Broadcast Information (nhl.com/hurricanes)
Washington area · Capitals local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Washington Capitals - Where To Watch
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Capitals vs Hurricanes: quick answers
What time is the Capitals vs Hurricanes game?
- Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes starts today at 6:45 PM ET · 5:45 PM CT · 4:45 PM MT · 3:45 PM PT.
What channel is Capitals vs Hurricanes on?
- The game is on Hurricanes Hockey Network, Spectrum, WRAL-TV / FOX 50 and WAXN TV 64 in the Carolina area and Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area.
How can I stream Capitals vs Hurricanes?
- In the Carolina area it streams on Hurricanes Hockey Network and Fubo; in the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Capitals vs Hurricanes on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
Hurricanes Hockey Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SpectrumFt. Benning (GA) | Ch. 303 | source |
| SpectrumDMAs: Birmingham (AL), Montgomery-Selma (AL), Auburn (AL) | Ch. 311 | source |
| SpectrumDMAs: Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville); Charlotte; Greenville-N. Bern-Washington; Wilmington; Greensboro-High Point-Winston-Salem; Myrtle Beach-Florence (SC); Columbia (SC); Charleston (SC); Savannah | Ch. 313 | source |
| SpectrumGeorgia cities in Chattanooga DMA, Summerville (GA) | Ch. 317 | source |
| SpectrumDMAs: Greenville-Spartanburg (SC); Augusta (GA); Aiken (SC) | Ch. 325 | source |
| SpectrumDMAs: Atlanta (GA); Columbus (GA); Macon (GA) | Ch. 328 | source |
| SpectrumAsheville; Boone; Hickory; Camp Lejeune; Sanford; York Co. (SC) and other listed localities | Ch. 329 | source |
| SpectrumSpectrum TV App without a set-top box | Ch. 348 (IP channel) | source |
Also carried by Fubo, Prime Video (subscription). All 9 providers →
WITN 7.1
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 7.1 | source |
WHNS 21.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 21.2 | source |
Monumental Sports Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 642 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Cox, Optimum, DirecTV Stream. Not on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Capitals–Hurricanes games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Washington
Local: Monumental Sports Network, Monumental+ and Hurricanes Hockey Network
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Washington
Local: Monumental Sports Network, Monumental+ and Hurricanes Hockey Network