The Bruins will meet the Capitals at TD Garden on Sunday night for their first preseason game.
Boston finished the 2025-26 regular season with a record of 45-27-10, securing a playoff berth for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons. The Bruins fell to the Sabres, 4-2, in the first round.
Washington ended the 2025-26 campaign with a 43-30-9 record, failing to reach the postseason. After speculation about his future with the team, Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year deal with the Capitals.
Here is everything you need to know about Bruins vs. Capitals, including TV and streaming options for the preseason game.
How to watch Bruins vs. Capitals tonight: TV channel, live stream
The preseason game between the Bruins and Capitals will air on NESN+. It will also be available to stream on NESN 360 and fubo.
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Bruins vs. Capitals start time
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 20
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
Bruins vs. Capitals is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 20. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
Boston Bruins preseason schedule 2026
Here is the preseason schedule for the Bruins:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 20 | vs. Capitals | 5 p.m. |
| Sept. 22 | vs. Flyers | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 24 | at Flyers | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 25 | at Capitals | 7 p.m. |
Washington Capitals preseason schedule 2026
Here is the preseason schedule for the Capitals:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 20 | at Bruins | 5 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | vs. Flyers | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 25 | vs. Bruins | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 | at Flyers | 5 p.m. |
