TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, today announced its regional broadcast schedule for the Montreal Canadiens’ 2018-2019 NHL season, including five pre-season and 50 regular season games.
TSN’s regular season coverage begins with the Habs’ home opener against Los Angeles on Thursday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN2 – and for TSN and TSN Direct subscribers in the Habs’ designated broadcast region on TSN.ca and the TSN app – with comprehensive coverage on TSN 690 Montreal.
Highlights of the 2018-19 HABS ON TSN broadcast schedule include:
- Five pre-season games, including a home-and-home series against Original Six rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 26, both at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- The Habs make a trip to Sin City to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, December 22 at 4 p.m. ET.
- Three regular season games against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals, including the team’s penultimate game on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. ET.
Broadcast Team
TSN’s package of Montreal Canadiens games is led by the HABS ON TSN broadcast team of host Tessa Bonhomme, with Pierre LeBrun in studio. Habs broadcasts feature new play-by-play announcer Bryan Mudryk, with contributions from Dave Poulin, Mike Johnson, and Craig Button.
Providing insight and analysis on the Habs throughout the season is TSN’s Montreal Bureau Reporter John Lu, who also delivers news and reports for SPORTSCENTRE and across TSN’s slate of programs and platforms.
TSN 690 Montreal
As the team’s official English-language radio broadcaster, TSN 690 Montreal provides live coverage of all pre-season, regular season, and playoff games, featuring play-by-play announcer Dan Robertson and commentator Sergio Momesso. TSN 690 provides pre-game, intermission, and post-game coverage for all games throughout the season.
Fans can continue to turn to the station for extensive Habs discussion throughout the day, as well as industry-leading analysis from TSN Hockey Insiders, with contributions from Pierre McGuire, Ray Ferraro, and more.
TSN.ca and the TSN App
TSN has the Montreal Canadiens covered from every angle across its websites, app, and social media channels, featuring the following highlights:
- Up-to-the-minute breaking news, scores, game recaps, and more
- Live streaming of games in the team’s regional market on TSN.ca and the TSN app
- Daily comprehensive coverage of the league, including digital analysis from TSN Hockey’s Insiders and analysis from Lu
- Highlights, recaps, and must-see moments from around the league
- Fantasy picks, projections, and analysis from TSN’s Scott Cullen
- Photos, videos, and content posted across TSN’s official social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram
- BarDown.com rounds up all the viral moments and social media reaction from the new season
HABS ON TSN
TSN’s package of regional Montreal Canadiens games are available on TSN2, TSN.ca, and the TSN app for TSN and TSN Direct subscribers in the Habs’ designated broadcast region as defined by the NHL, which spans Eastern and Northern Ontario, Québec, and Atlantic Canada.
HABS ON TSN Broadcast Schedule
Pre-Season
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 17 | Devils at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Wednesday, September 19 | Panthers at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, September 20 | Capitals at Canadiens | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Monday, September 24 | Canadiens at Maple Leafs | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Wednesday, September 26 | Maple Leafs at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
Regular Season
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 11 | Kings at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Monday, October 15 | Red Wings at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, October 23 | Flames at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, October 25 | Canadiens at Sabres | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, October 30 | Stars at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, November 1 | Capitals at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Monday, November 5 | Canadiens at Islanders | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, November 6 | Canadiens at Rangers | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, November 8 | Sabres at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, November 13 | Canadiens at Oilers | 9pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, November 15 | Canadiens at Flames | 9pm | TSN2 |
| Monday, November 19 | Capitals at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Friday, November 23 | Canadiens at Sabres | 4pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, November 27 | Hurricanes at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, December 4 | Senators at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, December 6 | Canadiens at Senators | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, December 11 | Canadiens at Wild | 8pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, December 13 | Hurricanes at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Monday, December 17 | Bruins at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, December 20 | Canadiens at Coyotes | 9pm | TSN2 |
| Saturday, December 22 | Canadiens at Golden Knights | 4pm | TSN2 |
| Friday, December 28 | Canadiens at Panthers | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Monday, December 31 | Canadiens at Stars | 8:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, January 3 | Canucks at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Monday, January 7 | Wild at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, January 8 | Canadiens at Red Wings | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, January 10 | Canadiens at Blues | 8pm | TSN2 |
| Monday, January 14 | Canadiens at Bruins | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, January 15 | Panthers at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Friday, January 18 | Canadiens at Blue Jackets | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Saturday, February 2 | Devils at Canadiens | 2pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, February 5 | Ducks at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, February 7 | Jets at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, February 14 | Canadiens at Predators | 8pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, February 19 | Blue Jackets at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, February 21 | Flyers at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Monday, February 25 | Canadiens at Devils | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, February 26 | Canadiens at Red Wings | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Friday, March 1 | Canadiens at Rangers | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, March 5 | Canadiens at Kings | 10:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, March 7 | Canadiens at Sharks | 10:30pm | TSN2 |
| Friday, March 8 | Canadiens at Ducks | 10pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, March 12 | Red Wings at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, March 14 | Canadiens at Islanders | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, March 19 | Canadiens at Flyers | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, March 21 | Islanders at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, March 26 | Panthers at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, March 28 | Canadiens at Blue Jackets | 7pm | TSN2 |
| Tuesday, April 2 | Lightning at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN2 |
| Thursday, April 4 | Canadiens at Capitals | 7pm | TSN2 |