Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals: TV Channel & Start Time (Sat, Jan 2)
On TV in Canada: Sportsnet East (national game, on TV in Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (streaming) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · Capital One Arena, Washington.
Where to Watch in Canada
National game — on TV in Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada
Sportsnet+
Streaming — Standard, nationwide
Game Details
Saturday, January 2, 2027
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 Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals on in Canada?
Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals airs on Sportsnet East (national game, on TV in Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide) in Canada on Saturday, January 2, 2027.
What time does Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 2, 2027 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 Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals in Canada?
In Canada, Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals streams on Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide). TVA Sports streams on TVA Sports Direct.
Is Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals a national broadcast?
Yes, it's a national game in English, on Sportsnet East (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada). Sportsnet+ Standard streams it nationwide.
Is Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals is on TVA Sports on Saturday, January 2, 2027.
Where is Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals being played?
Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals is at Capital One Arena in Washington on Saturday, January 2, 2027.
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