Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames: TV Channel & Start Time (Sat, Dec 5)
On TV in Canada: Sportsnet West (national game, on TV in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NWT, Nunavut & western NW Ontario), TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (streaming) · 3:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT · Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary.
Where to Watch in Canada
National game — on TV in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NWT, Nunavut & western NW Ontario
Sportsnet+
Streaming — Standard, nationwide
Game Details
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 5:00 p.m.
- AT
- 4:30 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 2:30 p.m.
- SK
- 2:30 p.m.
- MT
- 2:30 p.m.
- PT
- 1:30 p.m.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary
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Common questions
What channel is Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames on in Canada?
Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames airs on Sportsnet West (national game, on TV in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NWT, Nunavut & western NW Ontario), TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide) in Canada on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
What time does Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames start?
Puck drop is at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Across Canada, that's 5:00 p.m. NT, 4:30 p.m. AT, 3:30 p.m. ET, 2:30 p.m. CT, 2:30 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 2:30 p.m. MT and 1:30 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames in Canada?
In Canada, Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames streams on Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide). TVA Sports streams on TVA Sports Direct.
Is Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames a national broadcast?
Yes, it's a national game in English, on Sportsnet West (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NWT, Nunavut & western NW Ontario). Sportsnet+ Standard streams it nationwide.
Is Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames is on TVA Sports on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Where is Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames being played?
Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames is at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
NHL viewing guides
- Hockey Night in Canada 2026Is Hockey Night in Canada still on? Not for the NHL: Sportsnet's Saturday show is now Saturday Night Hockey. CBC's HNIC returns Dec 5, 2026 with the PWHL.
- Watch NHL in CanadaHow to watch NHL in Canada in 2026-27: Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ Mondays, Prime Video Wednesdays, TSN, TVA Sports and RDS, team by team, with prices.