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What channel is the Capitals vs Lightning game on?

Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 PM ET: Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning on Disney+ / ESPN+ / Hulu. 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 · Tampa Bay Lightning schedule & channels

Where to watch Capitals vs Lightning

Disney+: Disney+ (simulcast of the ESPN+ stream) — streaming only
ESPN+: ESPN+ (streaming) — streaming only
Hulu: Hulu (simulcast of the ESPN+ stream) — streaming only

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, Nov 19, 7:00 PM ET: Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals on ESPN+ / Monumental Sports Network / MSG Western New York
Sat, Nov 21, 7:00 PM ET: Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins on ESPN+ / Monumental Sports Network / NESN
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM ET: Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals on ESPN+ / NBC Sports Phil + / Monumental Sports Network

Tampa Bay Lightning: next games

Thu, Nov 19, 7:30 PM ET: Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning on Disney+ / ESPN+ / Hulu
Sun, Nov 22, 5:00 PM ET: Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning on NHL Net / MSG Western New York / The Spot - MTN
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM ET: Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning on TNT / truTV

Common questions

What channel is Capitals vs Lightning on?

Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 PM ET, is on Disney+ / ESPN+ / Hulu. It is not on free national TV. See the options below.

Can I watch Capitals vs Lightning for free?

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

What time does Capitals vs Lightning start?

7:30 PM ET (US Eastern), Tuesday, November 17.