Montréal Canadiens Playoffs 2027
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.

Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 4 | +1 | |
| 2 | 3 | 1-0-2 | 4 | -1 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 4 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | +1 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 | |
| 7 | 3 | 1-2-0 | 2 | -1 | |
| 8 | 2 | 0-2-0 | 0 | -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
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29 | at | W 3-2 |
| Oct 3 | at | L 5-6 |
| Oct 6 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 8 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | vs | 6:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | at | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 20 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 23 | at | 8:00 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 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.
