NHL · Game guide
San Jose Sharks 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
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · in 7 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)
San Jose area · Sharks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · San Jose Sharks press release (NHL.com/sharks), Sept. 9, 2026
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) ↗
Sharks vs Canadiens: quick answers
What time is the Sharks vs Canadiens game?
- San Jose Sharks at Montreal Canadiens starts on Tue, Oct 20 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Sharks vs Canadiens on?
- The game is on TSN2 and RDS in Canada and NBC Sports California in the San Jose area.
How can I stream Sharks vs Canadiens?
- In Canada it streams on TSN+; in the San Jose area it streams on NBC Sports app; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Sharks 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.
NBC Sports California
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVNBC Sports California territory (Northern California) | Ch. 698 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Optimum, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. 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 Sharks–Canadiens games this season
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at San Jose
Local: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports app and TSN2