NHL
Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning: TV channel and time
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- 7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT
- Benchmark International Arena
Disney+ ESPN+ Hulu
How to watch Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning
National TV
Disney+ Hulu
Free with an antenna
No free broadcast listed
Streaming
ESPN+ (national, listed by the game feed)
Out of market
None listed
Not available live on: NHL Center Ice (out-of-market packages do not show national games live).
Listing from the ESPN schedule feed and NHL.com, checked 2026-11-08. Channels can change; check your provider.
Services that carry it (2)
- ESPN+ (ESPN Select) · $13.99/mo (Listed by the game feed as a national stream (ESPN+))
- ESPN Unlimited · $31.99/mo (Listed by the game feed as a national stream (ESPN+))
Local TV by team
Washington Capitals
Home TV market: Washington, DC-Hagrstwn
National broadcast (see National TV).
Usual local partner: Monumental Sports Network (source).
Tampa Bay Lightning
Home TV market: Tampa-St Petersburg-Sarasota
National broadcast (see National TV).
Usual local partner: The Spot - Tampa Bay 66 (Scripps Sports) (source).
Blackouts
Games are blacked out on ESPN+ in a team's home territory, and nationally televised games (ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV, HBO Max) are not available on ESPN+ live. Regional games NHL Network shows outside the local markets are not on ESPN+ either. League rule
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning on?
Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning is on Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu (national TV).
What time does Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning start?
Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning starts Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).
How can I stream Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
Listed streaming: ESPN+ (national, listed by the game feed).