Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning: TV Channel & Start Time (Thu, Apr 8)
On TV in Canada: TSN2 (Canadiens region) and TVA Sports (French) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Where to Watch in Canada
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
Thursday, April 8, 2027
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 8:30 p.m.
- AT
- 8:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 6:00 p.m.
- SK
- 5:00 p.m.
- MT
- 5:00 p.m.
- PT
- 4:00 p.m.
Benchmark International Arena
Tampa
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Common questions
What channel is Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning on in Canada?
Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning airs on TSN2 (Canadiens region) and TVA Sports (French) in Canada on Thursday, April 8, 2027.
What time does Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Across Canada, that's 8:30 p.m. NT, 8:00 p.m. AT, 7:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. CT, 5:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 5:00 p.m. MT and 4:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning in Canada?
TSN2 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply). TVA Sports streams on TVA Sports Direct.
Is Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning a regional broadcast?
Yes: TSN2 (Canadiens region) 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.
Is Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning is on TVA Sports on Thursday, April 8, 2027.
Where is Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning being played?
Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning is at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on Thursday, April 8, 2027.
NHL viewing guides
- NHL blackouts in CanadaHow NHL blackouts work in Canada in 2026-27: each team's region, why Sportsnet+ and TSN black out games, out-of-market options and fixes, plus NBA and MLB.
- Watch NHL in CanadaHow to watch NHL in Canada in 2026-27: Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ Mondays, Prime Video Wednesdays, TSN, TVA Sports and RDS, team by team, with prices.