Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning: TV Channel & Start Time (Fri, Nov 27)
On TV in Canada: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 3:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Where to Watch in Canada
Regional — Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada
Stream: TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply)
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.
Game Details
Friday, November 27, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 4:30 p.m.
- AT
- 4:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 2:00 p.m.
- SK
- 2:00 p.m.
- MT
- 2:00 p.m.
- PT
- 1:00 p.m.
Benchmark International Arena
Tampa
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Common questions
What channel is Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning on in Canada?
Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning airs on TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Friday, November 27, 2026.
What time does Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning start?
Puck drop is at 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 27, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Across Canada, that's 4:30 p.m. NT, 4:00 p.m. AT, 3:00 p.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. CT, 2:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 2:00 p.m. MT and 1:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning in Canada?
In Canada, Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). TSN5 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply). RDS streams on RDS's own streaming subscription.
Is Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning a regional broadcast?
Yes: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) and RDS (Senators 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 Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning is on RDS on Friday, November 27, 2026.
Where is Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning being played?
Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning is at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on Friday, November 27, 2026.
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