Saturday's NHL action will see the Ottawa Senators (16-13-4) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (13-15-6), starting at 3 p.m. ET at Canadian Tire Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Senators are 13th in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks rank 12th in the Western Conference.
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Senators vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 21st |
| Shots | 27.6 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 25.71% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.11% | 31st |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 16th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 20.83% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.21% | 4th |
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Senators vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Senators
- A leading offensive player this season for Ottawa, Tim Stutzle has put up 33 points.
- Drake Batherson is another of Ottawa's important contributors currently with 32 total points (13 goals and 19 assists) to his name.
- On 73 shots (for seven goals) and 19 assists, Jake Sanderson has created 26 points this season.
- Across 25 games played, Linus Ullmark has a goaltending record of 13-8-4. During those games, he's allowed 73 goals while recording 553 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 19 goals (0.6 per game) and collected 24 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Chicago offense with 43 total points (1.3 per game). He takes 3.2 shots per game, shooting 18.4%.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has posted 26 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 16 goals and 10 assists.
- Chicago's Andre Burakovsky is among the leading scorers on the team with 22 total points (eight goals and 14 assists).
- Spencer Knight is 10-9-5 on the season, giving up 62 goals (2.6 goals against average) and compiling 660 saves with a .914 save percentage (13th in the league).
Senators vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Senators
Shane Pinto: Out (Lower Body),
Lars Eller: Out (Foot),
Thomas Chabot: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Nick Foligno: Out (Hand),
Shea Michael Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Wild | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Jets | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Penguins | W 4-0 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Red Wings | L 4-0 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |