Game center · Road · Dec 31

Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets

12/31/2026, 2:00 PM · Nationwide Arena

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Kickoff
12/31/2026, 2:00 PM
Venue
Nationwide Arena
TV
MNMT
Radio
Team 980 (WTEM) · Caps Radio Network · Audacy
Status
scheduled

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Why it matters

Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets — Road · Dec 31. Puck drop Thursday, Dec 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EST at Nationwide Arena.

Watch basics are locked from the Capitals / NHL schedule board. Lineups and scratches land closer to puck drop.

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