Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres: TV Channel & Start Time (Fri, Dec 18)
On TV in Canada: TSN2 (Canadiens region), RDS (Canadiens region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 7:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT · KeyBank Center, Buffalo.
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, December 18, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 9:00 p.m.
- AT
- 8:30 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 6:30 p.m.
- SK
- 6:30 p.m.
- MT
- 6:30 p.m.
- PT
- 5:30 p.m.
KeyBank Center
Buffalo
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Common questions
What channel is Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres on in Canada?
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres airs on TSN2 (Canadiens region), RDS (Canadiens region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Friday, December 18, 2026.
What time does Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres start?
Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 18, 2026 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Across Canada, that's 9:00 p.m. NT, 8:30 p.m. AT, 7:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. CT, 6:30 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 6:30 p.m. MT and 5:30 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres in Canada?
In Canada, Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres 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 Buffalo Sabres 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 Buffalo Sabres on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres is on RDS on Friday, December 18, 2026.
Where is Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres being played?
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres is at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Friday, December 18, 2026.
What channel is Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres on in the US?
In the United States, Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres airs on ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ on Friday, December 18, 2026.
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