Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens, Dec. 6, 2026
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Montreal Canadiens5-3-2, 12 ptsThe Ottawa Senators visit the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET, and the TV channel appears here once the league confirms it. The Senators arrive at 8-4-0 and the Canadiens at 5-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Senators vs Canadiens Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Canadiens play at Bell Centre in Montreal.
| Matchup | Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TV channel not announced yet |
| Venue | Bell Centre, Montreal |
| Home team | Montreal Canadiens (Montreal, United States) |
| Away team | Ottawa Senators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Senators vs Canadiens Start?
The Senators vs Canadiens start time is 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, Dec. 6, 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, Ottawa |
| 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 Senators vs Canadiens
The channel for Ottawa Senators 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 Ottawa markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Senators vs Canadiens in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Senators and the Canadiens meet 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Mar 13 | Montreal CanadiensMTLOttawa SenatorsOTT | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Mar 24 | Ottawa SenatorsOTTMontreal CanadiensMTL | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 10 | Montreal CanadiensMTLOttawa SenatorsOTT | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Senators and Canadiens
The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Canadiens are 5-3-2, 6th in the Atlantic with 12 points and 5-3-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 3-2-1 | 2-1-1 | 34 | 35 | W1 | 5-3-2 | WOTWLW |
Next Game for the Senators and the Canadiens
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play vs Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Prime Video.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 |  Anaheim DucksANAOttawa SenatorsOTT | Prime Video | Scheduled |
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play vs Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKMontreal CanadiensMTL | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Senators vs Canadiens
What time is Senators vs Canadiens on Dec. 6?
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 Senators 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 Senators vs Canadiens being played?
At Bell Centre in Montreal, home of the Montreal Canadiens. The Ottawa Senators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Senators or the Canadiens?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 5-3-2 and 12 points for the Canadiens.
How many times do the Senators and Canadiens play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Senators 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 Senators 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.
When do the Senators and Canadiens play again?
On Saturday, March 13, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, Montreal Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.