If you are gearing up for tonight’s NHL action, the highly anticipated showdown between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals is one you will not want to miss. Puck drop is officially scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET, live from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Whether you are watching from home in the United States or Canada, here is your complete breakdown of TV channels, streaming options, team stats, and the latest injury reports.
How to Watch on TV & Streaming (Plus Regional Blackouts Explained)
Finding the right channel can sometimes be tricky depending on where you live. For viewers in the USA, the game will be broadcast nationally on the NHL Network.
However, local fans need to be aware of regional broadcasts. If you are in the Vegas viewing market, you can catch the game locally on KMCC – Vegas 34. If you are in the D.C. area, the game will be available on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT). For cord-cutters, streaming options include Fubo (which offers a free trial), ESPN+, and HBO Max. Canadian viewers can find the broadcast through their standard NHL Network feed or by streaming via Sportsnet+.
Regional blackouts explained: If you are trying to stream the game on ESPN+ but live in either the local Vegas or Washington D.C. television markets, the national stream will likely be blacked out for you. This happens because local networks (like Vegas 34 or MNMT) hold exclusive broadcasting rights in their respective regions. To bypass a blackout legally, you simply need to tune into your local provider rather than the out-of-market streaming service.
2025-26 Season: Team Records, Last Games, and Leading Scorers
Heading into tonight’s contest, the Vegas Golden Knights boast an impressive 28-16-14 record (70 points), currently sitting at the top of the Pacific Division. They are coming off a high-scoring 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on February 25. Their offense has been driven heavily by Jack Eichel, who leads the team with 68 points (21 goals, 47 assists), and Pavel Dorofeyev, who has netted an impressive 28 goals.
On the other side of the ice, the Washington Capitals are holding their own in the Metropolitan Division with a 30-23-7 record (67 points). The Capitals are carrying momentum after securing a solid 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun leads the team in points with 47, followed closely by veteran John Carlson with 46 points.
Key Injuries to Watch: This game is heavily impacted by the injury bug. The Golden Knights are missing an astonishing amount of star power tonight: Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, Mitch Marner, and Shea Theodore are all out, while Noah Hanifin and Carter Hart remain on Injured Reserve. The Capitals are also missing a few crucial pieces, most notably star defenseman John Carlson (lower body) and physical forward Tom Wilson (illness).
My Personal Game Score Prediction & Betting Odds
When I look at the betting odds for tonight’s matchup, the Washington Capitals are sitting as -115 favorites on the moneyline, with the Over/Under set at 5.5 goals. Personally, I think the Capitals are a fantastic bet tonight. The Vegas Golden Knights are simply missing too much of their offensive core without Eichel, Stone, and Marner on the ice. Even though Washington is missing Carlson, being at home at Capital One Arena gives them a distinct environmental advantage against a depleted Vegas squad.
I am officially predicting a 3-2 victory for the Capitals, which perfectly hits the under on that 5.5 goal line. If you are looking for an edge, I’d sprinkle a little bit on Washington grinding out a tight, low-scoring win.
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