NHL · Game guide
Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Thursday, February 18, 2027 · in 128 daysDetroit area · Red Wings local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Detroit Red Wings - Detroit SportsNet (Watch Live) page
In Canada · Canadiens local
Verified Oct 9, 12:00 PM ET · Sports Media Watch, 'SMW FAQ: A complete guide to NHL local broadcasts in 2026-27' (secondary)
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Canadiens vs Red Wings: quick answers
What time is the Canadiens vs Red Wings game?
- Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings starts on Thu, Feb 18 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Canadiens vs Red Wings on?
- The game is on Detroit SportsNet in the Detroit area and TSN2 and RDS in Canada.
How can I stream Canadiens vs Red Wings?
- In the Detroit area it streams on Detroit SportsNet; in Canada it streams on TSN+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Canadiens vs Red Wings on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
Detroit SportsNet (DSN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVMichigan (Red Wings territory) | Ch. 663-3 / 663 (page does not say which is satellite vs. Stream) | source |
| SpectrumMichigan DMAs listed | Ch. 436 (digital); 213 set-top in listed Michigan DMAs; 291 set-top in Livonia | source |
| XfinityMichigan (Red Wings territory) | Ch. 1253 | source |
| DirecTV StreamMichigan (Red Wings territory) | Ch. 663-3 / 663 (page does not say which is satellite vs. Stream) | source |
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On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Canadiens–Red Wings games this season
12:30 PM ET · 9:30 AM PT · at Detroit
Local: Detroit SportsNet, TSN2 and RDS