What Channel Is the Canadiens vs Blackhawks Game On Tonight?
On TV in Canada: TSN2 (Canadiens region), RDS (Canadiens region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · United Center, Chicago.
Where to Watch in Canada
Sportsnet+ Premium
Streaming — out-of-market
Regional broadcast. TSN's regional games are aired within each team's NHL-defined broadcast region, and TSN says: "NHL broadcast rules require regional blackouts to be enforced on all streaming devices, just like traditional cable TV." Sportsnet+'s NHL Game Finder lists TSN's regional broadcasts as available on Sportsnet+ Premium to viewers outside the team's broadcast region. RDS says restrictions apply to its Canadiens and Senators regional games.
US National Broadcasts
Game Details
Friday, October 23, 2026(Tonight)
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 9:30 p.m.
- AT
- 9:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 7:00 p.m.
- SK
- 6:00 p.m.
- MT
- 6:00 p.m.
- PT
- 5:00 p.m.
United Center
Chicago
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Common questions
What channel is Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks on in Canada?
Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks airs on TSN2 (Canadiens region), RDS (Canadiens region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Friday, October 23, 2026.
What time does Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks start?
Puck drop is at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, October 23, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Across Canada, that's 9:30 p.m. NT, 9:00 p.m. AT, 8:00 p.m. ET, 7:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 6:00 p.m. MT and 5:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks in Canada?
In Canada, Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). TSN2 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply). RDS streams on RDS's own streaming subscription.
Is Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks a regional broadcast?
Yes: TSN2 (Canadiens region) and RDS (Canadiens region, French) carry it as a regional broadcast. TSN's regional games are aired within each team's NHL-defined broadcast region, and TSN says: "NHL broadcast rules require regional blackouts to be enforced on all streaming devices, just like traditional cable TV." Sportsnet+'s NHL Game Finder lists TSN's regional broadcasts as available on Sportsnet+ Premium to viewers outside the team's broadcast region. RDS says restrictions apply to its Canadiens and Senators regional games.
Is Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks is on RDS on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Where is Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks being played?
Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks is at United Center in Chicago on Friday, October 23, 2026.
What channel is Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks on in the US?
In the United States, Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks airs on NHL Network on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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