Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators: TV Channel & Start Time (Tue, Dec 29)
On TV in Canada: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS Info (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa.
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. 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.
Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa
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Common questions
What channel is Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators on in Canada?
Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators airs on TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS Info (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
What time does Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. 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 Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators in Canada?
In Canada, Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). TSN5 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply). RDS Info streams on RDS's own streaming subscription.
Is Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators a regional broadcast?
Yes: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) and RDS Info (Senators 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 Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators is on RDS Info on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
Where is Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators being played?
Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators is at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
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