The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The game will be held at the Canadian Tire Centre and aired on ESPN+. The Blackhawks have a record of 13-15-6, while the Senators stand at 16-13-4 this season.

Blackhawks vs. Senators Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Ottawa Senators -251. The Senators have a better record and are playing at home, where they recently won against the Penguins. The Blackhawks have struggled on the road, losing their last three away games.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 5.5 (-111). The Senators have shown strong defense recently, allowing only two goals in their last two games. The Blackhawks have also struggled to score, with only five goals in their last five games.

Team Trends

• The Ottawa Senators have a home record of 16-13-4 this season.
• Chicago Blackhawks’ head coach is Jeff Blashill.
• The Senators recently won 4-0 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at home.
• Chicago Blackhawks have a division record of 2-5 this season.
• Ottawa’s goalie Linus Ullmark had a shutout with 25 saves against the Penguins.

Blackhawks vs Senators Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to play against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, December 20, 2025. This NHL regular season game will take place at the Canadian Tire Centre. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+ at 3:00 PM.

The Blackhawks have a record of 13-15-6 this season. The Senators hold a 16-13-4 record. Both teams will aim to improve their standings with a win in this game.

Ottawa Senators: Key Players and Stats

The Ottawa Senators have some standout skaters this season. Tim Stützle leads the team with 34 points in 33 games. Drake Batherson follows closely with 32 points in 30 games. Jake Sanderson has been strong on defense with 26 points. He has also contributed 60 blocks in 33 games. Dylan Cozens adds depth with 24 points and 94 hits. In goal, Linus Ullmark has 13 wins in 25 games. He has made 555 saves, allowing 73 goals. Leevi Merilainen has played 8 games with 3 wins and 185 saves.

Chicago Blackhawks: Players Making an Impact

Connor Bedard is leading the Chicago Blackhawks this season. He has 44 points in 31 games. Bedard has scored 19 goals and provided 25 assists. Tyler Bertuzzi is another key player for the Blackhawks. He has 26 points from 16 goals and 10 assists in 31 games. Bertuzzi also adds physicality with 26 hits. In goal, Spencer Knight has been busy. He has played 24 games, earning 10 wins. Knight has made 659 saves while allowing 62 goals.

Final Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are a strong pick for the money line at -251. They have a solid home record and recently won against the Penguins with a 4-0 score. Their defense has been effective, allowing only two goals in the last two games. This makes them a reliable choice against the Blackhawks, who have lost their last three away games.

For the over/under, taking the under 5.5 at -111 seems wise. The Senators have shown good defense, keeping opponents to low scores. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks have struggled to score, with only five goals in their last five games. This suggests a low-scoring game is likely, supporting the under bet.

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