Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals: TV Channel & Start Time (Thu, Dec 17)
Streaming in Canada: Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · Capital One Arena, Washington.
Where to Watch in Canada
Sportsnet+ Premium
Streaming — out-of-market
Game Details
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 8:30 p.m.
- AT
- 8:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 6:00 p.m.
- SK
- 6:00 p.m.
- MT
- 6:00 p.m.
- PT
- 5:00 p.m.
Capital One Arena
Washington
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Common questions
What channel is Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals on in Canada?
Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
What time does Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington. Across Canada, that's 8:30 p.m. NT, 8:00 p.m. AT, 7:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 6:00 p.m. MT and 5:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals in Canada?
In Canada, Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). No Canadian TV channel is listed for it. Sportsnet+ Premium has out-of-market games and every US-vs-US game: 1,250+ NHL games in total. Sportsnet+ says Premium's out-of-market games have "limited blackouts".
Where is Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals being played?
Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals is at Capital One Arena in Washington on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
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