NHL · Game guide
Pittsburgh Penguins 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, October 31, 2026 · in 18 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)
Pittsburgh area · Penguins local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · SportsNet Pittsburgh press release (Sept. 24, 2026): 2026-27 Penguins Coverage to Feature 67 Games
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) ↗
Penguins vs Canadiens: quick answers
What time is the Penguins vs Canadiens game?
- Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens starts on Sat, Oct 31 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Penguins vs Canadiens on?
- The game is on TSN2 and RDS in Canada and SportsNet Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh area.
How can I stream Penguins vs Canadiens?
- In Canada it streams on TSN+; in the Pittsburgh area it streams on SNP 360 and Fubo; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Penguins 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.
SportsNet Pittsburgh
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVSNP territory (SNP+ on 659-1) | Ch. 659 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, DirecTV Stream. Not on DISH. Provider details →
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 Penguins–Canadiens games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Montreal
Local: TSN2, RDS and TSN+