The sports world is officially back in swing with the NBA and NHL resuming play this week. That means your TV can finally be full of sports as four of the local teams (Capitals, Mystics, Nationals and Wizards) will be playing on almost a daily basis. Here are this weekend’s matchups for the Capitals, Mystics and Wizards.
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns
Friday, 4 p.m.
The Wizards tip off against the Phoenix Suns as the NBA resumes play at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. This will be the team’s first of eight seeding games as they try to clinch a spot in the playoffs. // NBC Sports Washington
Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky
Saturday, 6 p.m.
The Washington Mystics players are already off to a fast start to defend their WNBA Champion title with two wins to start the season. With Elena Delle Donne opting out of the season due to health reasons, finals MVP Emma Meesseman will lead the team against the undefeated Sky. // NBC Sports Washington, NBA TV
Washington Wizards at Brooklyn Nets
Sunday, 2 p.m.
Spend your Sunday afternoon watching the Wizard take on the Brooklyn Nets. Going into the seeding games, the Nets are one of the three teams in the Eastern Conference battling for the last two spots in the playoffs, as the team currently holds the seventh seed. // NBC Sports Washington, Yes
Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning
Monday, 4 p.m.
The Capitals are finally back on the ice and ready to kick off the sprint to the Stanley Cup. Watch Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and the rest of the team as they take on Steven Stamkos and the Lightning in a battle for the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. // NBCSN, NBC Sports Washington, NHL TV
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