The Chicago Blackhawks (13-15-6) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they play the Ottawa Senators (16-13-4) on the road on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blackhawks have put up a 3-6-1 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 19 total goals (four power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 15.4%) while conceding 32 goals to their opponents.
Senators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Senators 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (-265)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators (16-13-4 overall) have a 5-4-9 record in games that have required overtime.
- Ottawa has 16 points (6-7-4) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Senators scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has finished 1-3-3 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
- The Senators are 15-5-1 in the 21 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 31 points).
- In the 13 games when Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 17 points after finishing 8-4-1.
- In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 10-8-0 (20 points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Senators finished 5-4-4 in those matchups (14 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (13-15-6 overall) have posted a record of 1-6-7 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Chicago has six points (2-5-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 18 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (11-3-4).
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games this season and has recorded 17 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 5-4-3 (13 points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-11-3 in those contests (19 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.09 | Goals Scored | 2.76 | 25th |
| 21st | 3.15 | Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 16th |
| 19th | 27.6 | Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| 4th | 25.5 | Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 28th |
| 5th | 25.71% | Power Play % | 20.83% | 11th |
| 31st | 71.11% | Penalty Kill % | 84.21% | 4th |
Senators vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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