NHL · Game guide
New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens
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
Saturday, February 20, 2027 · in 130 daysIn 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)
New York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
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) ↗
Islanders vs Canadiens: quick answers
What time is the Islanders vs Canadiens game?
- New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens starts on Sat, Feb 20 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Islanders vs Canadiens on?
- The game is on TSN2 and RDS in Canada and MSG Networks in the New York area.
How can I stream Islanders vs Canadiens?
- In Canada it streams on TSN+; in the New York area it streams on MSG+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Islanders vs Canadiens 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.
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Islanders–Canadiens games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and TSN2