Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets: TV Channel & Start Time (Thu, Dec 31)
Streaming in Canada: Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 2:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT · Nationwide Arena, Columbus.
Where to Watch in Canada
Sportsnet+ Premium
Streaming — out-of-market
Game Details
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 3:30 p.m.
- AT
- 3:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 1:00 p.m.
- SK
- 1:00 p.m.
- MT
- 1:00 p.m.
- PT
- 12:00 p.m.
Nationwide Arena
Columbus
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Common questions
What channel is Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets on in Canada?
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
What time does Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets start?
Puck drop is at 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Across Canada, that's 3:30 p.m. NT, 3:00 p.m. AT, 2:00 p.m. ET, 1:00 p.m. CT, 1:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 1:00 p.m. MT and 12:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets in Canada?
In Canada, Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets being played?
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets is at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
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