NHL · Game guide
Washington Capitals at Seattle Kraken
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
The game
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · in 59 daysSeattle area · Kraken local
Regional simulcasts (11)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Seattle Kraken press release (NHL.com/kraken), Sept. 29, 2026
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 Kraken: quick answers
What time is the Capitals vs Kraken game?
- Washington Capitals at Seattle Kraken starts on Thu, Dec 10 at 9:30 PM ET · 8:30 PM CT · 7:30 PM MT · 6:30 PM PT.
What channel is Capitals vs Kraken on?
- The game is on KONG and KING 5 in the Seattle area and Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area.
How can I stream Capitals vs Kraken?
- In the Seattle area it streams on Prime Video; in the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Capitals vs Kraken 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.
KING 5
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5 | 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.