Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens, Dec. 14, 2026
Edmonton Oilers8-2-1, 17 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Montreal Canadiens6-3-2, 14 ptsThe Edmonton Oilers visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, Dec. 14, 2026. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET, and the TV channel appears here once the league confirms it. The Oilers arrive at 8-2-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Oilers vs Canadiens Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Canadiens play at Bell Centre in Montreal.
| Matchup | Edmonton Oilers at Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Dec. 14, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TV channel not announced yet |
| Venue | Bell Centre, Montreal |
| Home team | Montreal Canadiens (Montreal, United States) |
| Away team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Oilers vs Canadiens Start?
The Oilers vs Canadiens start time is 7:30 PM ET on Monday, Dec. 14, 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 | Montreal |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | Edmonton |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Oilers vs Canadiens
The channel for Edmonton Oilers at Montreal Canadiens 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 Montreal and Edmonton markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Oilers vs Canadiens in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Oilers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Jan 30 | Montreal CanadiensMTLEdmonton OilersEDM | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Oilers and Canadiens
The Oilers are 8-2-1, 1st in the Pacific Division with 17 points and a last-10 record of 8-2-0. 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 | 8-2-1 | 17 | 3-2-1 | 5-0-0 | 49 | 39 | L1 | 8-2-0 | LWWWL | |
| 11 | 6-3-2 | 14 | 3-2-1 | 3-1-1 | 36 | 36 | W2 | 5-3-2 | WWOTWL |
Next Game for the Oilers and the Canadiens
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers next play vs Dallas Stars on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Prime Video.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17 |  Dallas StarsDALEdmonton OilersEDM | Prime Video | Scheduled |
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play at Buffalo Sabres on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | Montreal CanadiensMTL Buffalo SabresBUF | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
FAQ About Oilers vs Canadiens
What time is Oilers vs Canadiens on Dec. 14?
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 Oilers vs Canadiens 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 Oilers vs Canadiens being played?
At Bell Centre in Montreal, home of the Montreal Canadiens. The Edmonton Oilers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Oilers or the Canadiens?
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 Oilers and Canadiens play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Oilers 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 Oilers vs Canadiens 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.
When do the Oilers and Canadiens play again?
On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)