Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators: TV Channel & Start Time (Thu, Dec 31)
On TV in Canada: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS2 (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 2:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 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
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 3:30 p.m.
- AT
- 3:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 1:00 p.m.
- SK
- 1:00 p.m.
- MT
- 1:00 p.m.
- PT
- 12:00 p.m.
Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa
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Common questions
What channel is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators on in Canada?
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators airs on TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS2 (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
What time does Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators start?
Puck drop is at 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Across Canada, that's 3:30 p.m. NT, 3:00 p.m. AT, 2:00 p.m. ET, 1:00 p.m. CT, 1:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 1:00 p.m. MT and 12:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators in Canada?
In Canada, Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). TSN5 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply). RDS2 streams on RDS's own streaming subscription.
Is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators a regional broadcast?
Yes: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) and RDS2 (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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators is on RDS2 on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Where is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators being played?
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators is at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
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