Canadiens vs. Flyers: Game Preview, Start Time, and Viewing Guide

The regular season ends with Montreal visiting Philadelphia for Game 82. The puck drops at 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT.

Filmogaz.com presents Canadiens vs. Flyers: Game Preview, Start Time, and Viewing Guide. Broadcast and streaming details follow for viewers.

Broadcast and Viewing Guide

In the Canadiens region, the game airs on TSN2 in English and RDS in French. Flyers viewers can watch on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Streaming options include ESPN+, RDS, and TSN+. Check local blackout rules and subscription requirements.

Playoff implications

The Flyers clinched a playoff spot and secured the Metropolitan Division’s third seed last night. Philadelphia earned that berth roughly 21 hours before this matchup.

Tonight’s result cannot drop the Flyers into a wild-card slot. They could equal Pittsburgh in points, but would still finish third on regulation-wins tiebreaker.

Philadelphia will open the first round at PPG Paints Arena against the rival Penguins. Montreal still has a chance to move up in the Atlantic standings.

The Canadiens sit tied with Tampa Bay at 106 points. Montreal needs more points today than Tampa Bay gains in its Wednesday game with the Rangers.

Recent form and context

Montreal has posted strong results late in the season. The Canadiens beat Tampa Bay twice in a 10-day span and swept Carolina in regulation.

They went 2-2 against Boston and 2-2 against Buffalo. Montreal won three games in the season series with Ottawa.

The Canadiens collected points in all three games versus Pittsburgh. Their road success includes 24 wins, with a chance for a 25th tonight.

Montreal has won 12 of its last 15 games. The club allowed 36 goals across those 15 contests, a low total compared to the league.

The penalty kill has improved. Over the past four weeks it ranks sixth in the NHL, and it sits at 92.9% since the March 28 road trip started.

The power play showed signs of life late. Players focused on getting shots instead of hunting perfect chances.

Flyers surge

Philadelphia rose from 12th in the conference to a playoff spot. A 17-7-1 record since the Olympics powered that climb.

That stretch extended their season with one game to spare. Tonight’s result does little to alter their postseason path.

Key players and milestones

Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 51 goals this season. Nick Suzuki has 72 assists and 101 points overall.

Suzuki is one goal shy of a third straight 30-goal campaign. Defenseman Lane Hutson is tied for the franchise lead in single-season assists by a blueliner.

For Philadelphia, Owen Tippett has 28 goals. Travis Konecny leads the Flyers with 41 assists and 68 points.

Montreal has not beaten Philadelphia this season. The season series shows the Canadiens at 0-1-1 while the Flyers are 2-0-0.

Tale of the tape

The matchup promises a physical series. Special teams and defensive play could determine the early edge.

Filmogaz.com will follow the result and postseason matchups after the final buzzer. Fans should check local listings for coverage.