New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens, April 1, 2027
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Montreal Canadiens6-3-2, 14 ptsThe New York Rangers visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, April 1, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG2. The Rangers arrive at 7-5-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 1 | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Rangers vs Canadiens Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Canadiens play at Bell Centre in Montreal.
| Matchup | New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, April 1, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG2 |
| Venue | Bell Centre, Montreal |
| Home team | Montreal Canadiens (Montreal, United States) |
| Away team | New York Rangers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Rangers vs Canadiens Start?
The Rangers vs Canadiens start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 1, 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 Rangers vs Canadiens
New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens is on MSG2, 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.
Rangers vs Canadiens in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Rangers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16 | Montreal CanadiensMTLNew York RangersNYR | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Feb 14 | New York RangersNYRMontreal CanadiensMTL | MSG | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 1 | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Rangers and Canadiens
The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. 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 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL | |
| 11 | 6-3-2 | 14 | 3-2-1 | 3-1-1 | 36 | 36 | W2 | 5-3-2 | WWOTWL |
Next Game for the Rangers and the Canadiens
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Florida Panthers on Saturday, April 3, 2027 at 12:00 PM ET on ABC.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 3 |  Florida PanthersFLANew York RangersNYR | ABC | Scheduled |
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play at New York Islanders on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr 4 | Montreal CanadiensMTL New York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Rangers vs Canadiens
What time is Rangers vs Canadiens on April 1?
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 Rangers vs Canadiens on?
The game is on MSG2. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Rangers vs Canadiens being played?
At Bell Centre in Montreal, home of the Montreal Canadiens. The New York Rangers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Rangers or the Canadiens?
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 Rangers and Canadiens play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Rangers 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 Rangers 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 Rangers vs Canadiens on national TV?
No. MSG2 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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