Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens, Dec. 8, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights8-4-1, 17 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Montreal Canadiens6-3-2, 14 ptsThe Vegas Golden Knights visit the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Golden Knights arrive at 8-4-1 and the Canadiens at 6-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Golden Knights vs Canadiens Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Canadiens play at Bell Centre in Montreal.
| Matchup | Vegas Golden Knights at Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Bell Centre, Montreal |
| Home team | Montreal Canadiens (Montreal, United States) |
| Away team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Golden Knights vs Canadiens Start?
The Golden Knights vs Canadiens start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 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 | Montreal |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | Vegas |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Golden Knights vs Canadiens
Vegas Golden Knights at Montreal Canadiens is on Scripps Sports, 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 Montreal and Vegas markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Golden Knights vs Canadiens in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Golden Knights and the Canadiens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 28 | Montreal CanadiensMTLVegas Golden KnightsVGK | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Golden Knights and Canadiens
The Golden Knights are 8-4-1, 2nd in the Pacific Division with 17 points and a last-10 record of 6-3-1. The Canadiens are 6-3-2, 5th in the Atlantic with 14 points and 5-3-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8-4-1 | 17 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-1 | 47 | 38 | OT1 | 6-3-1 | OTLLWW | |
| 11 | 6-3-2 | 14 | 3-2-1 | 3-1-1 | 36 | 36 | W2 | 5-3-2 | WWOTWL |
Next Game for the Golden Knights and the Canadiens
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights next play at Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 | Vegas Golden KnightsVGK Ottawa SenatorsOTT | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play vs Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Prime Video, KCOP.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 |  Anaheim DucksANAMontreal CanadiensMTL | Prime Video, KCOP | Scheduled |
FAQ About Golden Knights vs Canadiens
What time is Golden Knights vs Canadiens on Dec. 8?
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 Golden Knights vs Canadiens on?
The game is on Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Golden Knights vs Canadiens being played?
At Bell Centre in Montreal, home of the Montreal Canadiens. The Vegas Golden Knights are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Golden Knights or the Canadiens?
The Golden Knights. They are 8-4-1 with 17 points, against 6-3-2 and 14 points for the Canadiens.
How many times do the Golden Knights and Canadiens play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Golden Knights vs Canadiens 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 Golden Knights vs Canadiens 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 Golden Knights vs Canadiens on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Montreal and Vegas markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.