The Montreal Canadiens have set the blueprint for rebuilding in the NHL. From the point of seemingly no return to the throne of the Atlantic Division, eight games into the season, the Habs seem desperate to shape the narrative in their favor. The Edmonton Oilers, who have appeared unsuccessfully in two consecutive Stanley Cup finales, have had a relatively modest campaign with three wins so far.
The cross-country foes brace themselves for the showdown at the Oilers’ home ice at 9:00 p.m. ET on Oct. 23. Here is all that the fans need to know to enjoy the Canadian battle to the fullest.
How to Watch Canadiens Vs. Oilers Live Tonight
Nobody wants to miss a second of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Lane Hutson, Zachary Bolduc, or Nick Suzuki on ice, and thus, regardless of whether you are watching from Canada, the United States, or anywhere else in the world, here is every way the game between the Habs and Edmonton can be watched:
If you are a fan in the Oilers’ broadcast area, remember to tune in to SNW for the on-ice action. For those in Montreal’s broadcast area, RDS and TSN2 have you covered. If you are watching from Canada and streaming is your thing, you can do so on Sportsnet+ and NHL Center Ice.
Fans in the United States can stream the match between the Canadiens and the Oilers on ESPN+ and NHL Center Ice. If you are a fan watching from anywhere else in the globe, DAZN’s multiyear streaming deal with the league has amped the accessibility factor manifold.
Fans of the men in blue and orange can listen to the game live on the Oilers Radio Network, including 880 CHED. The more diehard among the Edmonton fans can get an Oilers+ subscription for an insight into the behind-the-scenes developments and other exclusive content.
Now that you know flying to Edmonton is not the only option to witness the great Canadian battle, who will we miss on the ice from both teams?
Oilers Injury Report
Most importantly, Jake Walman is back to play with the Oilers; not only is he back, but the defenseman played a crucial role in Edmonton’s 3-2 OT victory against the Ottawa Senators. However, Zach Hyman will remain absent as he continues to recuperate from his wrist injury, playing against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final. Mattias Janmark, Alec Regula, and Kasperi Kapanen will also remain absent.
Canadiens Injury Report
For the Habs, David Reinbacher continues to watch from the sidelines, along with Kaiden Guhle, who sustained a lower-body injury. Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach are also expected to be absent.
Despite the absence of key players, both teams are bound to be confident given their recent successes. Will the Canadiens secure another win to dominate the Atlantic Division, or will McDavid lead the Oilers to a decisive comeback? It is only a matter of time before we find out.
