Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens: TV Channel & Start Time (Sat, Dec 26)
On TV in Canada: Sportsnet Ontario (national game, on TV in most of Ontario), TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (streaming) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · Centre Bell, Montreal.
Where to Watch in Canada
National game — on TV in most of Ontario
Sportsnet+
Streaming — Standard, nationwide
Game Details
Saturday, December 26, 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.
Centre Bell
Montreal
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Common questions
What channel is Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens on in Canada?
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens airs on Sportsnet Ontario (national game, on TV in most of Ontario), TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide) in Canada on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
What time does Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at Centre Bell in Montreal. 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 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens in Canada?
In Canada, Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens streams on Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide). TVA Sports streams on TVA Sports Direct.
Is Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens a national broadcast?
Yes, it's a national game in English, on Sportsnet Ontario (most of Ontario). Sportsnet+ Standard streams it nationwide.
Is Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens is on TVA Sports on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Where is Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens being played?
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens is at Centre Bell in Montreal on Saturday, December 26, 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.