What Time Does Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Start?
Puck drop is listed for 2:00 PM EST at the arena on Thursday, December 31, 2026. That is 2:00 PM ET; the scoreboard also converts it to your time zone.
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Game Summary
DateDecember 31, 2026
Your time2:00 PM ET
TV / broadcastTBA
ArenaCanadian Tire Centre
At a glance
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Game Time, TV Channel & Venue
Get the direct answers first: when the game starts, where to watch, where it is played and whether it is scheduled, live or final.
What Channel Is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators On?
The current TV listing is TBA. TBA means a confirmed network is not yet included in the schedule data.
Where Is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Being Played?
Ottawa Senators is the home team, and the listed arena is Canadian Tire Centre.
Is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Live or Final?
The current status is Scheduled. A live or final score will appear here when available.
Schedules and broadcast assignments can change. Use this page for quick planning and confirm late changes through the official NHL schedule.
Schedule context
2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Matchup Overview
See where this game falls in the season for both clubs and in their head-to-head regular-season series.
Season Series: Meeting 2 of 3
The 2026-27 schedule lists 3 regular-season meetings between Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators. This is matchup number 2.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Game 40 of 84
Pittsburgh Penguins is the away team for this matchup. It is game 40 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Ottawa Senators: Game 41 of 84
Ottawa Senators is the home team at Canadian Tire Centre. It is game 41 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Eastern Conference matchup
Metropolitan meets Atlantic in the Eastern Conference.
Viewing guide
How to Watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators
Use the game-level listing first, then verify access with the network, streaming service or local television provider.
Current Broadcast Listing
TBA is currently attached to this game. Multiple networks can appear when national and regional coverage are both available.
Regional Access and Restrictions
Location, regional rights, provider packages and subscription levels can affect access even when a network is listed.
Confirm Before the Game
Schedules and channels can change. Check your provider or the official NHL viewing guide before puck drop.
Season series schedule
2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Season Series
These teams meet 3 times in the regular season. This page covers meeting 2; open another matchup for its date, start time, TV channel and venue.
Before and after this game
Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators Previous & Next Games
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Away team
Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule Around This Game
Home team
Ottawa Senators Schedule Around This Game
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Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators Team Schedules
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Quick answers
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators FAQ
When is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators?
The game is listed for December 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The scoreboard converts the start to your selected time zone.
What channel is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators on?
The current broadcast listing is TBA. Confirm local access and subscription requirements before puck drop.
Where is the game being played?
Canadian Tire Centre is the currently listed arena.
Where can I see the live or final score?
The score appears in the main game summary when it is included in the schedule data. The current status is Scheduled.
Is Pittsburgh Penguins the home or away team?
Pittsburgh Penguins is the away team. Ottawa Senators is the home team for this game at Canadian Tire Centre.
How many times do Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators play in 2026-27?
The regular-season schedule lists 3 meetings. This game is meeting 2 of 3.
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