Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators: TV Channel & Start Time (Sat, Dec 5)
On TV in Canada: Sportsnet East (national game, on TV in Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (streaming) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa.
Where to Watch in Canada
National game — on TV in Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada
Sportsnet+
Streaming — Standard, nationwide
Game Details
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 8:30 p.m.
- AT
- 8:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 6:00 p.m.
- SK
- 6:00 p.m.
- MT
- 6:00 p.m.
- PT
- 5:00 p.m.
Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa
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Common questions
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators on in Canada?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators airs on Sportsnet East (national game, on TV in Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide) in Canada on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Across Canada, that's 8:30 p.m. NT, 8:00 p.m. AT, 7:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 6:00 p.m. MT and 5:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators in Canada?
In Canada, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators streams on Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide). TVA Sports streams on TVA Sports Direct.
Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators a national broadcast?
Yes, it's a national game in English, on Sportsnet East (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada). Sportsnet+ Standard streams it nationwide.
Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators is on TVA Sports on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators being played?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators is at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
NHL viewing guides
- Hockey Night in Canada 2026Is Hockey Night in Canada still on? Not for the NHL: Sportsnet's Saturday show is now Saturday Night Hockey. CBC's HNIC returns Dec 5, 2026 with the PWHL.
- Watch NHL in CanadaHow to watch NHL in Canada in 2026-27: Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ Mondays, Prime Video Wednesdays, TSN, TVA Sports and RDS, team by team, with prices.