Montréal Canadiens Playoffs 2027

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The Montréal Canadiens are 1-0-1, 3 points, 3rd in the Atlantic. If the season ended today they would be the A3 seed and play the Florida Panthers (A2) in the first round. Next: home to the Carolina Hurricanes, Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT on CARNHL.

Montréal CanadiensAtlantic · Eastern ConferenceIn · A3
1-0-1Record
3Points
.750Points %
0Goal diff
L1Streak
1-1Last 10
–Points pace
82Games left
Next gamevs HurricanesTue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT · CARNHL
Last gameL 5-6 at PenguinsSat, Oct 3
First round if it ended todayat Panthers A2Then the Bruins/Senators winner

Atlantic Standings

#TeamGPW-L-OTLPTSP%GD
1Bruins32-1-04.667+1
2Panthers31-0-24.667-1
3Canadiens21-0-13.7500
4Senators11-0-021.000+1
5Sabres21-1-02.500-2
6Lightning21-1-02.500-2
7Maple Leafs31-2-02.333-1
8Red Wings20-2-00.000-3

Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →

Canadiens Schedule and Results

DateOpponentResult / timeTV
Sep 29at Maple LeafsW 3-2
Oct 3at PenguinsL 5-6
Oct 6vs Hurricanes7:00 PMCARNHL
Oct 8vs Predators7:00 PMESPN+
Oct 10vs Red Wings7:00 PMESPN+
Oct 13vs Sabres6:30 PMMSGB
Oct 14at Capitals7:30 PM
Oct 17vs Sabres7:00 PM
Oct 20vs Sharks7:00 PM
Oct 23at Blackhawks8:00 PM

Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.

This Montréal Canadiens playoffs page refreshes after every Canadiens game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.

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Montréal Canadiens playoffs FAQ

Are the Montréal Canadiens in a playoff spot?

Yes, as of today: they hold the A3 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.

Who would the Montréal Canadiens play in the first round?

The Florida Panthers (A2), with home ice to the Panthers.

When is the next Canadiens game?

Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Carolina Hurricanes, on CARNHL.

Where do the Canadiens rank in the Atlantic?

3rd with 3 points; Boston Bruins lead with 4.

How do NHL teams make the playoffs?

The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.