Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers, Jan. 30, 2027
Montreal Canadiens6-3-2, 14 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Edmonton Oilers8-2-1, 17 ptsThe Montreal Canadiens visit the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET, and the TV channel appears here once the league confirms it. The Canadiens arrive at 6-3-2 and the Oilers at 8-2-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 30 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Canadiens vs Oilers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Oilers play at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
| Matchup | Montreal Canadiens at Edmonton Oilers |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TV channel not announced yet |
| Venue | Rogers Place, Edmonton |
| Home team | Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton, United States) |
| Away team | Montreal Canadiens |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Canadiens vs Oilers Start?
The Canadiens vs Oilers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Montreal |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | Edmonton |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Canadiens vs Oilers
The channel for Montreal Canadiens at Edmonton Oilers is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
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 Edmonton and Montreal markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Canadiens vs Oilers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Canadiens and the Oilers meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14 | Edmonton OilersEDMMontreal CanadiensMTL | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 30 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Canadiens and Oilers
The Canadiens are 6-3-2, 5th in the Atlantic Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Oilers are 8-2-1, 1st in the Pacific with 17 points and 8-2-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6-3-2 | 14 | 3-2-1 | 3-1-1 | 36 | 36 | W2 | 5-3-2 | WWOTWL | |
| 11 | 8-2-1 | 17 | 3-2-1 | 5-0-0 | 49 | 39 | L1 | 8-2-0 | LWWWL |
Next Game for the Canadiens and the Oilers
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play at Vancouver Canucks on Monday, Feb. 1, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 1 | Montreal CanadiensMTL Vancouver CanucksVAN | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers next play vs Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 3 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKEdmonton OilersEDM | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Canadiens vs Oilers
What time is Canadiens vs Oilers on Jan. 30?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Canadiens vs Oilers on?
The channel is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
Where is Canadiens vs Oilers being played?
At Rogers Place in Edmonton, home of the Edmonton Oilers. The Montreal Canadiens are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Canadiens or the Oilers?
The Oilers. They are 8-2-1 with 17 points, against 6-3-2 and 14 points for the Canadiens.
How many times do the Canadiens and Oilers play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Canadiens vs Oilers 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 Oilers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)