Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_40 ( date VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR, game VARCHAR, location VARCHAR, points VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Date for scotiabank place with less than 20 points, game larger than 16, and an opponent of montreal canadiens?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT date FROM table_name_40 WHERE location = "scotiabank place" AND points < 20 AND game > 16 AND opponent = "montreal canadiens"