NHL · Game guide
New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals
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
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · in 4 daysNationally
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · NHL.com "NHL Network Game Schedule" page (linked from NHL Network release of Sep 24, 2026)
Washington area · Capitals local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Washington Capitals - Where To Watch
New Jersey area · Devils local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New Jersey Devils: PREVIEW (Watch & Listen)
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) ↗
Devils vs Capitals: quick answers
What time is the Devils vs Capitals game?
- New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals starts on Sat, Oct 17 at 1:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM CT · 11:00 AM MT · 10:00 AM PT.
What channel is Devils vs Capitals on?
- The game is on NHL Network nationally, and Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area and MSG Sportsnet in the New Jersey area.
How can I stream Devils vs Capitals?
- In the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; in the New Jersey area it streams on MSG+.
Is Devils vs Capitals on national TV?
- Yes.It is on NHL Network across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
NHL Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 215 | source |
| DISH | Ch. 157 | source |
| Verizon Fios | Ch. 587 HD · 87 SD | source |
| AT&T U-verse | Ch. 1638 HD · 638 SD | 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 →
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, 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), DISH (July 2026), Verizon Fios (August 2025), AT&T U-verse (January 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Devils–Capitals games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at New Jersey
Local: MSG Sportsnet, MSG+ and Monumental Sports Network
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Washington
Local: Monumental Sports Network, Monumental+ and MSG Sportsnet
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at New Jersey
Local: MSG Sportsnet, MSG+ and Monumental Sports Network