Devils vs. Capitals Time, TV & Live Stream – 10/17/2026

The Washington Capitals (4-3) take on the New Jersey Devils (4-3) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on NHL Network. The Capitals sit in eighth place and the Devils are ninth in the Eastern Conference.

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Devils vs. Capitals: Oct. 17 Viewing Options

• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: NHL Network
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

Capitals' 2026-27 Stats

Devils' 2026-27 Stats

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Devils vs. Capitals Top Players

Capitals

• With two goals and four assists this season, Ryan Leonard is one of Washington's leading contributors (six points).
• Having scored five goals and adding one assist, Alex Tuch is excelling for Washington through seven games.
• Through seven games, Tom Wilson has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has five points (two goals and three assists).
• As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 3 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 14 goals with 132 saves.

Devils

• Jack Hughes' two goals and seven assists in seven games for New Jersey add up to nine total points on the season.
• Jesper Bratt is a leading scorer for New Jersey with seven total points this season. He has scored two goals and added five assists in seven games.
• Nico Hischier is a top player on offense for New Jersey with four goals and one assist.
• Jake Allen is 3-1-0 in four games this season, conceding 12 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 92 saves and an .885 save percentage (37th in the league).

Devils vs. Capitals Injury Report

Capitals

Rasmus Sandin: Out (Knee),

Matt Roy: Out (Lower Body),

Patrick Thomas: Out (Upper Body),

Pierre-Luc Dubois: Day-To-Day (Illness)

Devils

Seamus Casey: Out (Knee),

Nick Bjugstad: Out (Pectoral),

Luke Evangelista: Day-To-Day (Illness),

Connor Brown: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

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Capitals' Schedule

Devils' Schedule