Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens: TV Channel & Start Time (Tue, Dec 29)
On TV in Canada: TSN2 (Canadiens region), RDS (Canadiens region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · Centre Bell, Montreal.
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.
Game Details
Tuesday, December 29, 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 Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens on in Canada?
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens airs on TSN2 (Canadiens region), RDS (Canadiens region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 29, 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 Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens in Canada?
In Canada, Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens 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 Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens is on RDS on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens being played?
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens is at Centre Bell in Montreal on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
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