Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils, Nov. 18, 2026
Montreal Canadiens5-3-2, 12 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 ptsThe Montreal Canadiens visit the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on MSGSN. The Canadiens arrive at 5-3-2 and the Devils at 7-4-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Canadiens vs Devils Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Devils play at Prudential Center in New Jersey.
| Matchup | Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Prudential Center, New Jersey |
| Home team | New Jersey Devils (New Jersey, United States) |
| Away team | Montreal Canadiens |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Canadiens vs Devils Start?
The Canadiens vs Devils start time is 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | New Jersey, Montreal |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Canadiens vs Devils
Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 7:30 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the New Jersey and Montreal markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Canadiens vs Devils in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Canadiens and the Devils meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Wed, Jan 13 | New Jersey DevilsNJDMontreal CanadiensMTL | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Mar 27 | New Jersey DevilsNJDMontreal CanadiensMTL | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Canadiens and Devils
The Canadiens are 5-3-2, 5th in the Atlantic Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan with 14 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 3-2-1 | 2-1-1 | 34 | 35 | W1 | 5-3-2 | WOTWLW | |
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Canadiens and the Devils
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play at Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | Montreal CanadiensMTL Carolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL | Scheduled |
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play at St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | New Jersey DevilsNJD St. Louis BluesSTL | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Canadiens vs Devils
What time is Canadiens vs Devils on Nov. 18?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Canadiens vs Devils on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Canadiens vs Devils being played?
At Prudential Center in New Jersey, home of the New Jersey Devils. The Montreal Canadiens are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Canadiens or the Devils?
The Devils. They are 7-4-0 with 14 points, against 5-3-2 and 12 points for the Canadiens.
How many times do the Canadiens and Devils play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Canadiens vs Devils count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Canadiens vs Devils end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Canadiens vs Devils on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New Jersey and Montreal markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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