Hockey season is officially back! The puck drops for the first preseason game for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT.
For fans eager to get their first look at their teams, we’ve got you covered on how to watch the game in both the United States and Canada.
In the United States, the game will be broadcast on NHL Network. For those who prefer to stream the game, it will be available on NHL Power Play on ESPN+.
In Canada, you can catch the game on TSN2 (English broadcast) and RDS (French broadcast).
The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off a 2024-25 season where they finished with a record of 34-36-12. They will be looking to bounce back and make a push for the playoffs in the upcoming season.
The Montreal Canadiens, on the other hand, had a more successful 2024-25 campaign, finishing with a record of 40-31-11. They’ll be looking to build on that success and make a deep playoff run.
This is the first preseason game for both teams, so expect to see a mix of veterans and young players trying to make the roster. The betting line for this game is set at Canadiens -110 with an over/under of 6.5 goals. Given that the Canadiens are playing at home and had a better record last season, we predict a close game with the Canadiens winning 4-3.
For more information on how to watch all the Pittsburgh Penguins games on TV this season, and for the complete Montreal Canadiens TV schedule, be sure to check out our website.
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