New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators, Dec. 3, 2026
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 ptsThe New Jersey Devils visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Devils arrive at 7-4-0 and the Senators at 8-4-0. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Senators lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Devils vs Senators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Senators play at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.
| Matchup | New Jersey Devils at Ottawa Senators |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa |
| Home team | Ottawa Senators (Ottawa, United States) |
| Away team | New Jersey Devils |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Devils vs Senators Start?
The Devils vs Senators start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Ottawa, New Jersey |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Devils vs Senators
New Jersey Devils at Ottawa Senators is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 7:00 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 Ottawa and New Jersey markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Devils vs Senators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Devils and the Senators meet 3 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Senators lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 12 | Ottawa SenatorsOTT4New Jersey DevilsNJD1 0-0, 2-0, 2-1 | MSGSN | Final | |
| Thu, Dec 3 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 2 | Ottawa SenatorsOTTNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Devils and Senators
The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic with 16 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW | |
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW |
Next Game for the Devils and the Senators
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play at Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | New Jersey DevilsNJD Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLOttawa SenatorsOTT | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Devils vs Senators
What time is Devils vs Senators on Dec. 3?
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 Devils vs Senators on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Devils vs Senators being played?
At Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, home of the Ottawa Senators. The New Jersey Devils are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Devils or the Senators?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 7-4-0 and 14 points for the Devils.
How many times do the Devils and Senators play in 2026-27?
3 times. 1 game has been played and the Senators lead the season series 1-0.
Does Devils vs Senators 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 Devils vs Senators 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.
Is Devils vs Senators on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Ottawa and New Jersey markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)