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What channel is the Capitals vs Islanders game on?

Wednesday, December 30, 4:00 PM ET: Washington Capitals at New York Islanders on MSG Sportsnet / Monumental Sports Network. It is not on free national TV. See the options below.

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From the public league broadcast feed, read Monday, November 9, 11:36 PM ET. Updated every morning; channels occasionally change, so check again on game day.

Washington Capitals schedule & channels · New York Islanders schedule & channels

Where to watch Capitals vs Islanders

MSG Sportsnet: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+
Monumental Sports Network: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+

Why it depends where you live: most NHL games are shown on each team’s regional channel, local station or team app, and only to viewers in that team’s home area. National games (ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV) are available everywhere.

Washington Capitals: next games

Thu, Dec 31, 2:00 PM ET: Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets on Blue Jackets local TV / Monumental Sports Network
Sat, Jan 2, 7:00 PM ET: Ottawa Senators at Washington Capitals on Monumental Sports Network
Mon, Jan 4, 7:30 PM ET: Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington Capitals on Monumental Sports Network

New York Islanders: next games

Sat, Jan 2, 10:00 PM ET: New York Islanders at Seattle Kraken on MSG Sportsnet / KONG / Prime Video (Local)
Tue, Jan 5, 9:00 PM ET: New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks on MSG Sportsnet
Thu, Jan 7, 8:00 PM ET: New York Islanders at Calgary Flames on MSG Sportsnet

Common questions

What channel is Capitals vs Islanders on?

Washington Capitals at New York Islanders, Wednesday, December 30, 4:00 PM ET, is on MSG Sportsnet / Monumental Sports Network. It is not on free national TV. See the options below.

Can I watch Capitals vs Islanders for free?

Not on free TV. It needs the channel or service listed above.

What time does Capitals vs Islanders start?

4:00 PM ET (US Eastern), Wednesday, December 30.