Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders: TV Channel & Start Time (Tue, Mar 9)
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 · UBS Arena, Elmont.
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, March 9, 2027
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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What channel is Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders on in Canada?
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders airs on TSN2 (Canadiens region), RDS (Canadiens region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
What time does Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 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 Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders in Canada?
In Canada, Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders 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 Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders 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 Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders is on RDS on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
Where is Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders being played?
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders is at UBS Arena in Elmont on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
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