The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals play on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, at Capital One Arena in Washington. TV listings show MSG Networks on the Rangers side, MNMT in the Capitals schedule and NHL Network. On radio, the announced options are 880 AM for the Rangers and 106.7 The Fan/Capitals Radio Network for Washington.
Rangers vs. Capitals start time in the US
Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 9. Because the original time is confirmed in Eastern Time, the conversion across the main continental US time zones is:
- 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
- 6 p.m. Central Time (CT)
- 5 p.m. Mountain Time (MT)
- 4 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
The Capitals’ official schedule lists the Rangers as the visitors and Washington as the home team at Capital One Arena. It will be the first of the Rangers’ two regular-season visits to Washington.
Where to watch on TV
The Capitals’ updated schedule and availability page lists MNMT and NHL Network for the game. The Rangers broadcast guide, meanwhile, lists MSG Networks for the same matchup.
These listings serve different audiences: MNMT appears in Washington’s official game information, while MSG Networks appears in the New York team’s guide. NHL Network is the additional option listed by the Capitals. Actual access may depend on location, the viewer’s subscription package and provider rules, so check the local lineup close to game time.
How to listen on radio
For listeners following the Rangers coverage, the club’s guide lists 880 AM. On the Washington side, the official schedule names 106.7 The Fan and the Capitals Radio Network.
The team’s schedule announcement also says Capitals games can be heard through the Capitals Radio Network, WashingtonCaps.com and the Washington Caps mobile app. Because digital availability may vary by location and service conditions, listeners should verify access on the official page before the game.
How to choose the right feed
The safest approach is to start with the viewer’s region and the team broadcast they want. In the Washington area, check the MNMT schedule; in areas served by MSG Networks, consult that channel’s lineup. For NHL Network, confirm that the channel is included in the TV package and that the game appears in the provider’s schedule.
The supplied sources do not confirm a free service, trial period or specific streaming platform for this matchup. A regional broadcast should not be assumed to work outside its usual territory.
Game context
The matchup falls during the Capitals’ first home week. Washington opens its Capital One Arena schedule against the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 7, then hosts the Rangers two days later. The official schedule identifies the October 9 meeting as a Friday night game.
The daily schedule warns that times and programming are subject to change. Since this guide is published on October 6, viewers should make one final check of the official pages on game day, particularly for any channel or time adjustment.
Quick game details
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. MT and 4 p.m. PT
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington
Listed TV channels: MSG Networks, MNMT and NHL Network
Listed radio: 880 AM; 106.7 The Fan and Capitals Radio Network
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