Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders: TV Channel & Start Time (Sun, Dec 27)
On TV in Canada: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · UBS Arena, Elmont.
Where to Watch in Canada
Regional — Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada
Stream: TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply)
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.
Game Details
Sunday, December 27, 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.
UBS Arena
Elmont
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Common questions
What channel is Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders on in Canada?
Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders airs on TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Sunday, December 27, 2026.
What time does Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at UBS Arena in Elmont. 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 Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders in Canada?
In Canada, Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). TSN5 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply).
Is Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders a regional broadcast?
Yes: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) carries 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.
Where is Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders being played?
Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders is at UBS Arena in Elmont on Sunday, December 27, 2026.
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