NHL
How to watch Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators
- When
- Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
- Watch on
- ESPN+ Monumental Sports Network Scripps Sports
- Where
- Bridgestone Arena
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Matchup preview
Capitals come in at 5-4-0 (W-L-OT), 1-2-0 on the road. Capitals injury report: Vincent Desharnais (Injured Reserve), Pierre-Luc Dubois (Injured Reserve). Predators come in at 3-3-3 (W-L-OT), 2-2-1 at home.
Built automatically from ESPN records, standings, injury reports and probables.
Can I watch it?
ZIP-to-market matching is approximate*. Teams' real broadcast territories are set by each league.
Watching locally
Monumental Sports Network Washington Capitals local broadcast, Washington DC area only *
- Monumental+ · $15.00/mo ($179.99/yr (≈$15/mo); monthly price not shown)
Scripps Sports Nashville Predators local broadcast, Nashville area only *
- Fubo Pro · $88.99/mo
- Free over the air with an antenna · Shop antennas
The Spot stations: free over the air; team apps (Predators $74/season, KnightTime+, Panthers Plus)
Regional channels and team apps only work for viewers inside the team's home territory. Outside it, games are often on ESPN's NHL Power Play (ESPN Select)*, and those are blacked out inside the territory.
Stream it
ESPN Select (ex-ESPN+)$13.99/moWatch →ESPN Unlimited$31.99/moWatch →DirecTV (Entertainment)$89.99/mo * $49.99 for your first month, then $64.99/mo (new residential customers)Watch →DirecTV Choice (adds regional sports)$94.99/moWatch →Hulu + Live TV$99.99/mo * 3-day free trial; limited-time 50% off your first monthWatch →
Cheapest first. Regular monthly price before tax; trials and promos change often. * = not verified with the provider.
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