Hockey Night in Canada returns with a classic Eastern Conference showdown this Saturday. If you are looking for how to watch the Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens game on TV, we have all the broadcast details you need for Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Game Time and TV Channels
The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.
- Canada: You can watch the game nationally on CityTV and Sportsnet East (English). For French-language coverage, tune into TVA Sports. Streaming is available via Sportsnet+.
- USA: The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+. Viewers in the Pittsburgh region can watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh.
Game Preview: Team Records & Recent Form
The Montreal Canadiens enter tonight’s matchup with a solid record of 18-12-4 (40 points), sitting 8th in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to bounce back after a tough 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on December 17. Despite that stumble, the Habs have been strong at home recently, including a convincing 4-1 victory over Chicago earlier in the week.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling to find consistency, coming in with a 14-10-9 record (37 points). They are currently 12th in the conference and desperate for points. The Penguins were shut out 4-0 by the Ottawa Senators in their last outing on December 18 and have lost back-to-back games.
Key Matchups: Scorers and Injury Report
The injury bug has bitten both teams hard this season. The Penguins will be without star center Evgeni Malkin (upper body), leaving a massive hole in their top six. Defensively, they are also missing Caleb Jones and Blake Lizotte.
The Canadiens are navigating their own injury crisis with Kirby Dach (foot), Patrik Laine (abdomen), and Alex Newhook (ankle) all sidelined. However, their top line remains dangerous. Cole Caufield is lighting the lamp with 17 goals this season, while captain Nick Suzuki continues to be the playmaker with 29 assists.
For Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby continues to defy age. He leads the team with 19 goals and 35 points so far in the 2025-26 campaign.
Personal Insight and Prediction
Looking at the betting lines, the Montreal Canadiens are favored at -142, with the Over/Under set at 6.5.
Personally, I see value in the Canadiens tonight. The Penguins look disjointed without Malkin, and their road form has been shaky (losses to Ottawa and Edmonton recently). Montreal generally plays with more energy at the Bell Centre on Saturday nights. While the goaltending matchup is tight, Montreal’s 30.4% power play (ranked 3rd) could be the difference-maker against a Pittsburgh penalty kill that has struggled.
I’m predicting a high-scoring affair that clears the Over 6.5. My final score prediction: Canadiens win 4-3.
TV Schedule and NHL Updates
If you are trying to find the Pittsburgh Penguins on TV today or checking the rest of the Montreal Canadiens TV schedule, always remember that Saturday games are heavily featured on Sportsnet in Canada and ESPN+ in the US. As we approach the holiday break, keep an eye on the NHL point leaders for the 2025-26 season; Crosby is climbing the ranks, but the race for the Art Ross is heating up. Don’t forget to join our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website—entries for the second half of the season open soon!
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