Canadiens and Islanders Face Off in NHL Matchup

TV channel and streaming details for the April 12 game

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:23pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a hockey game between two teams, with sharp planes of color representing the players and action on the ice.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes NHL matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders.NYC Today

The Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders will meet in an NHL matchup on Sunday, April 12 at 6 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and played at the Islanders' home arena, UBS Arena.

Why it matters

This is an important late-season game between two Eastern Conference playoff contenders. The Canadiens are currently fourth in the East with 104 points, while the Islanders are 12th with 91 points. The outcome could impact the playoff seeding for both teams.

The details

The Canadiens enter the game with a 47-23-10 record, while the Islanders are 43-32-5. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries, with the Canadiens missing Patrik Laine, Noah Dobson, and Alexander Carrier, and the Islanders missing Pierre Engvall, Alexander Romanov, Maxim Shabanov, Semyon Varlamov, and Kyle Palmieri.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET.

The players

Montreal Canadiens

An NHL team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

New York Islanders

An NHL team based in Elmont, New York, on Long Island.

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The takeaway

This late-season matchup between two Eastern Conference playoff contenders will be an important game for both teams as they jockey for position in the standings. Fans will be eager to see how the Canadiens and Islanders perform with key players out due to injury.