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What channel is the Capitals vs Jackets game on?

Thursday, December 31, 2:00 PM ET: Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets on Blue Jackets local TV / 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 · Columbus Blue Jackets schedule & channels

Where to watch Capitals vs Jackets

Blue Jackets local TV: 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

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
Wed, Jan 6, 10:00 PM ET: Washington Capitals at Los Angeles Kings on Angels Broadcast Television

Columbus Blue Jackets: next games

Sat, Jan 2, 7:00 PM ET: Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets on Blue Jackets local TV
Sun, Jan 3, 6:00 PM ET: Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers on MSG Network / Blue Jackets local TV
Tue, Jan 5, 7:00 PM ET: New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets on MSG Network / Blue Jackets local TV

Common questions

What channel is Capitals vs Jackets on?

Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, December 31, 2:00 PM ET, is on Blue Jackets local TV / Monumental Sports Network. It is not on free national TV. See the options below.

Can I watch Capitals vs Jackets for free?

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

What time does Capitals vs Jackets start?

2:00 PM ET (US Eastern), Thursday, December 31.