Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens: TV Channel & Start Time (Sat, Dec 5)
On TV in Canada: Sportsnet, TSN2 (Canadiens region), RDS (Canadiens region, French) and Sportsnet+ (streaming) · 1:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT · Centre Bell, Montreal.
Where to Watch in Canada
National broadcast
Sportsnet+
Streaming — Standard, nationwide
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
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 2:30 p.m.
- AT
- 2:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 12:00 p.m.
- SK
- 12:00 p.m.
- MT
- 12:00 p.m.
- PT
- 11:00 a.m.
Centre Bell
Montreal
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Common questions
What channel is Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens on in Canada?
Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens airs on Sportsnet, TSN2 (Canadiens region), RDS (Canadiens region, French) and Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide) in Canada on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
What time does Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens start?
Puck drop is at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Centre Bell in Montreal. Across Canada, that's 2:30 p.m. NT, 2:00 p.m. AT, 1:00 p.m. ET, 12:00 p.m. CT, 12:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 12:00 p.m. MT and 11:00 a.m. PT.
How can I stream Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens in Canada?
In Canada, Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens streams on Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide). TSN2 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply). RDS streams on RDS's own streaming subscription.
Is Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens 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 Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens is on RDS on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Where is Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens being played?
Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens is at Centre Bell in Montreal on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
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