Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild: TV Channel & Start Time (Sat, Dec 19)
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 · Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul.
Where to Watch in Canada
National game — on TV in Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada
Sportsnet+
Streaming — Standard, nationwide
Game Details
Saturday, December 19, 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.
Grand Casino Arena
Saint Paul
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Common questions
What channel is Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild on in Canada?
Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild 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 19, 2026.
What time does Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul. 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 Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild in Canada?
In Canada, Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild streams on Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide). TVA Sports streams on TVA Sports Direct.
Is Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild 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 Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild is on TVA Sports on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
Where is Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild being played?
Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild is at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul on Saturday, December 19, 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.