How to Watch Capitals at Blue Jackets: Stream NHL Preseason Live, TV Channel

The Washington Capitals play their final road preseason game on Tuesday night when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Washington Capitals (3-0-0) look to remain unbeaten in the preseason when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Tuesday night. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, newly crowned as the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader last season, wore a regular jersey in practice on Monday and could make his return to the ice after dealing with a lower-body injury in training camp. Columbus’ only injury concern at this point is defenseman Denton Mateychuk, who sat out Saturday’s game while dealing with a groin injury.

How to Watch Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL Preseason Today:

Game Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

Game Time: 7 p.m. ET

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed)

Location: Nationwide Arena

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Andrew Cristall ended the shootout on Sunday afternoon, lifting Washington to a 3-2 victory over the host New Jersey Devils. The Caps led 2-0 early on goals from Graeme Clark and Ryan Leonard before New Jersey tied the game with four minutes remaining in regulation. It was a relatively quiet offseason for Washington, which won its first playoff series since the 2018 Stanley Cup Final last spring. The Capitals added forward Justin Sourdif in a trade with the Florida Panthers while injured veterans T.J. Oshie (retirement) and Nicklas Backstrom (returned to play in Sweden) departed.

Luca Del Bel Belluz scored his second goal of the preseason to give the Blue Jackets a 1-0 first-period lead before the host Pittsburgh Penguins stormed back for a 4-1 win on Saturday night. Columbus missed the playoffs for the fifth straight season in 2024-25 and added center Charlie Coyle in free agency while losing some bottom six pieces and trading goalie Daniil Tarasov to the Panthers to free up playing time for Jet Greaves, who finished the season with a hot run in net.

Veteran Elvis Merzļikins started 52 games in goal for the Blue Jackets last season with a 3.18 goals-against average and .892 save percentage while Greaves made 11 starts, finishing 7-2-2 with a .938 save percentage and 1.91 GAA.

What Time Is The NHL Game Between Washington and Columbus On?

The Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets game takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great hockey action.

What Channel Is The Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans in the Columbus area can tune into FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed) to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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