How to watch Capitals vs. Blue Jackets originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
Coming off a tough loss against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, the Capitals are back in action on Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets in a game Washington must-win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Columbus, on the other hand, enters Tuesday's game having lost seven of their last eight games. It's been a disappointing season for the Blue Jackets, who currently sit in last place of the Eastern Conference.
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Tuesday night at Capital One Arena will be a celebration for Alex Ovechkin. The Capitals star will be honored pregame for passing Gordie Howe for second place all-time in goals, a feat he did earlier this season.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the game.
CAPITALS VS. BLUE JACKETS HOW TO WATCH
What: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV Channel: Capitals vs. Blue Jackets will be broadcast on NBC Sports Washington (NBC Sports channel finder)
Live Stream: You can live stream Capitals vs. Blue Jackets on NBC Sports Washington's live stream page and the MyTeams app.
CAPITALS VS. BLUE JACKETS TV SCHEDULE
6:30 p.m. Capitals Pregame Live (LIVE)
7:00 p.m. Capitals vs. Blue Jackets (LIVE)
9:30 p.m. Capitals Postgame Live (LIVE)
CAPITALS VS. BLUE JACKETS WHAT TO WATCH
From NBC Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux:
With just three-and-a-half weeks remaining in the regular season, the Washington Capitals sit five points back of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. It's unfamiliar territory for Washington -- an organization that has made the postseason in eight straight years -- as they have just a 3.6% chance of making the playoffs, according to Hockey Reference. Even though the odds aren't in their favor, the Capitals believe they're still capable of making a push for that final spot...Read more.
CAPITALS VS. BLUE JACKETS PLAYERS TO WATCH
Alex Ovechkin, LW, Capitals (65 games, 39 goals, 29 assists): Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking history once again. The Great Eight's next goal will make his 13th career 40-goal season, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history. Will he be able to do it against Columbus?
Johnny Gaudreau, LW, Blue Jackets (67 games, 19 goals, 46 assists): Columbus' prized free agent signing leads the team in points and assists. He's also fourth on the team in goals. Johnny Hockey will look to add to his tally Tuesday night against Washington.
