Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators: TV Channel & Start Time (Thu, Apr 8)
On TV in Canada: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) and RDS (Senators region, French) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 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)
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, 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.
Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa
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Common questions
What channel is Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators on in Canada?
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators airs on TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) and RDS (Senators region, French) in Canada on Thursday, April 8, 2027.
What time does Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 8, 2027 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, 5:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 5:00 p.m. MT and 4:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators in Canada?
TSN5 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply). RDS streams on RDS's own streaming subscription.
Is Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators a regional broadcast?
Yes: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) and RDS (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 Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators is on RDS on Thursday, April 8, 2027.
Where is Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators being played?
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators is at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa 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.