NHL
Where to Watch Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres: TV Channels, Live Stream and Puck Drop Time
Montreal Canadiens host Buffalo Sabres at Centre Bell on Saturday 17 October. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this NHL game, country by country, plus the puck drop time in your time zone.
The short answer
PUCK DROP
23:00 UTC
VENUE
Centre Bell
WHERE TO WATCH
TV channels and streams by country
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres in the NHL starts at 19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC) on Saturday 17 October 2026, which is 00:00 BST in London and 01:00 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 5 broadcasters across 3 territories for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Centre Bell.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this game at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
Streaming options: Disney+ (Brazil). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
Montreal Canadiens
Home side at Centre Bell.
Buffalo Sabres
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres start?
19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC) on Saturday 17 October 2026, which is 00:00 BST in London and 01:00 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on NHL Network, MSG-B.
What channel is Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres on in Canada?
In Canada the game is listed on Sportsnet East, TVA Sports.
Is Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres being played?
At Centre Bell.
