Montréal Canadiens Playoffs 2027
The Montréal Canadiens are 12-3-4, 28 points, 1st in the Atlantic. If the season ended today they would be the A1 seed and play the Ottawa Senators (WC1) in the first round with home ice. Next: home to the Colorado Avalanche, Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST on Altitude 2 Sports/KTVD-TV (My20).
AvalancheSat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST · Altitude 2 Sports/KTVD-TV (My20)
Senators WC1Then the Bruins/Lightning winnerSeason Trend
Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canadiens | 19 | 12-3-4 | 28 | +10 |
| 2 |  Bruins | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +24 |
| 3 |  Lightning | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +17 |
| 4 | Senators | 20 | 12-6-2 | 26 | +4 |
| 5 |  Panthers | 20 | 11-7-2 | 24 | +5 |
| 6 |  Sabres | 19 | 8-8-3 | 19 | -13 |
| 7 |  Maple Leafs | 21 | 8-12-1 | 17 | -6 |
| 8 |  Red Wings | 20 | 7-12-1 | 15 | -9 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Canadiens Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | vs  Jets | L 4-5 |
| Nov 5 | vs  Mammoth | W 5-4 |
| Nov 7 | at Maple Leafs | W 4-2 |
| Nov 10 | vs  Wild | L 1-2 |
| Nov 12 | at Bruins | W 5-2 |
| Nov 14 | vs Avalanche | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 16 | at  Rangers | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 18 | at  Devils | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 19 | at  Hurricanes | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | vs  Flyers | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 23 | vs  Kings | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 25 | at Avalanche | 9:30 PM |
| Nov 28 | at  Golden Knights | 4:00 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.
Montréal Canadiens playoffs FAQ
Are the Montréal Canadiens in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: they hold the A1 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Montréal Canadiens play in the first round?
The Ottawa Senators (WC1), with the Canadiens at home in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
When is the next Canadiens game?
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST, home to the Colorado Avalanche, on Altitude 2 Sports/KTVD-TV (My20).
How many points are the Canadiens on pace for?
124 points over 84 games at their current rate (.737 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Canadiens rank in the Atlantic?
1st with 28 points; Montréal Canadiens (themselves) lead the division.
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.