NHL · Game guide
Washington Capitals at New York Islanders
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
Wednesday, December 30, 2026 · in 78 daysNew York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
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 Islanders: quick answers
What time is the Capitals vs Islanders game?
- Washington Capitals at New York Islanders starts on Wed, Dec 30 at 4:00 PM ET · 3:00 PM CT · 2:00 PM MT · 1:00 PM PT.
What channel is Capitals vs Islanders on?
- The game is on MSG Networks in the New York area and Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area.
How can I stream Capitals vs Islanders?
- In the New York area it streams on MSG+; in the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Capitals vs Islanders 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.
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
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–Islanders games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Washington
Local: Monumental Sports Network, Monumental+ and MSG Networks
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and Monumental Sports Network
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Washington
Local: Monumental Sports Network, Monumental+ and MSG Networks