Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: What Time & What Channel (Nov 17)
NHL
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 路 Benchmark International Arena
馃摵 Disney+ 路 ESPN+ 路 Hulu
What channel is Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on?
- Streaming
- Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu
Local broadcasts are usually limited to each team's home market. Out-of-market games typically need the league's streaming package.
What time is the game in your time zone?
| Time zone | Start time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM |
How they come in
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals come in at 8-6-0, seed 12 in the Eastern Conference. Current streak: L2.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning come in at 9-3-2, seed 4 in the Eastern Conference. Current streak: W1.
NHL standings
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 23 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| 5 | New Jersey Devils | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Western Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonton Oilers | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| 2 | Minnesota Wild | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 25 |
| 3 | Vegas Golden Knights | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| 4 | Utah Mammoth | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
| 5 | Dallas Stars | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning game?
Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning starts at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
What channel is Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on?
The game airs streaming on Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu.
Where is Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL.
What are the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning records?
Washington Capitals are 8-6-0 and Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2.
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