How to watch Canadiens vs. Sabers today: channel, time, schedule, live stream for Monday Night Hockey
After dropping the first three games of the 2025-2026 season, the Sabers are back on track with two straight wins.
They defeated the Senators 8-4 and eliminated the two-time reigning champion Panthers 3-0. This momentum could lead to another tough match on Monday night.
Buffalo will cross the border and play the Montreal Canadiens on Prime Monday Night Hockey. The Canadiens are 4-2 after winning four straight prior to Saturday’s loss to the Rangers.
Montreal allowed three goals in the third period, ending its home winning streak. This upcoming game against Buffalo marks the final home game for the Canadiens until November.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch today’s Canadiens vs. Sabres.
How to watch Canadiens vs. today Sabres
The Canadiens-Sabres game will not be available on traditional TV broadcasts.
Fans who want to catch the action can tune into Prime Monday Night Hockey.
Start time Canadiens vs. Sabres
- Date: Monday October 20
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
The puck drop for the Canadiens vs. game Sabers is on Monday, October 20 at 7:30 PM ET. The competition will take place at the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec.
Radio station Canadiens vs. Sabres
Fans can tune into the Canadiens-Sabres matchup live on SiriusXM channel 220 (Canadiens).
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Canadiens 2025-2026 Schedule
Here are the Canadiens’ next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| October 20 | vs sabres | 7:30 PM |
| October 22 | at Flames | 8:30 PM |
| October 23 | at Oilers | 9 p.m |
| October 25 | at Canucks | 7:00 PM |
| October 28 | at Kraken | 10:30 p.m |
Sabers 2025-26 schedule
Here are the Sabres’ next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| October 20 | at Canadiens | 7:30 PM |
| October 22 | vs. red wings | 7:30 PM |
| October 24 | vs maple leaves | 7:30 PM |
| October 25 | at Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM |
| October 28 | vs. blue jackets | 6:45 PM |
