Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers, Nov. 16, 2026
Montreal Canadiens6-3-2, 14 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 ptsThe Montreal Canadiens visit the New York Rangers on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV. The Canadiens arrive at 6-3-2 and the Rangers at 7-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Canadiens vs Rangers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Matchup | Montreal Canadiens at New York Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TNT, truTV |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Home team | New York Rangers (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Montreal Canadiens |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Canadiens vs Rangers Start?
The Canadiens vs Rangers start time is 7:30 PM ET on Monday, Nov. 16, 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 York, 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 Rangers
Montreal Canadiens at New York Rangers is on TNT, truTV, 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 York and Montreal markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Canadiens vs Rangers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Canadiens and the Rangers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Feb 14 | New York RangersNYRMontreal CanadiensMTL | MSG | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 1 | New York RangersNYRMontreal CanadiensMTL | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Canadiens and Rangers
The Canadiens are 6-3-2, 5th in the Atlantic Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan with 15 points and 5-4-1 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 | |
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL |
Next Game for the Canadiens and the Rangers
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play at New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18 | Montreal CanadiensMTL New Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 22 |  Carolina HurricanesCARNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Canadiens vs Rangers
What time is Canadiens vs Rangers on Nov. 16?
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 Rangers on?
The game is on TNT, truTV. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Canadiens vs Rangers being played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, home of the New York Rangers. The Montreal Canadiens are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Canadiens or the Rangers?
The Rangers. They are 7-5-1 with 15 points, against 6-3-2 and 14 points for the Canadiens.
How many times do the Canadiens and Rangers play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Canadiens vs Rangers 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 Rangers 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 Rangers on national TV?
Yes. TNT, truTV is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)