New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens, Feb. 20, 2027
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Montreal Canadiens6-3-2, 14 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Canadiens Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Canadiens play at Bell Centre in Montreal.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Bell Centre, Montreal |
| Home team | Montreal Canadiens (Montreal, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Canadiens Start?
The Islanders vs Canadiens start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Feb. 20, 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, New York |
| 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 Islanders vs Canadiens
New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens 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 Montreal and New York markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Islanders vs Canadiens in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Canadiens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 9 | Montreal CanadiensMTLNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Apr 4 | Montreal CanadiensMTLNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Canadiens
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT | |
| 11 | 6-3-2 | 14 | 3-2-1 | 3-1-1 | 36 | 36 | W2 | 5-3-2 | WWOTWL |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Canadiens
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, Feb. 22, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 22 | New York IslandersNYI Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play at Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, Feb. 22, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 22 | Montreal CanadiensMTL Philadelphia FlyersPHI | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Canadiens
What time is Islanders vs Canadiens on Feb. 20?
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 Islanders vs Canadiens on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Canadiens being played?
At Bell Centre in Montreal, home of the Montreal Canadiens. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Canadiens?
The Canadiens. They are 6-3-2 with 14 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Canadiens play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders 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 Islanders 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 Islanders vs Canadiens on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Montreal and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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