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Senators vs.
Blackhawks
Ottawa hosts Chicago Blackhawks at PSD Bank Dome. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, December 18, 2026
Home matchupOTTVSCHI
OTTVSCHI1:00 PM ET
PSD Bank Dome
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WhenFri, Dec 18 · 1:00 PM ET
WherePSD Bank Dome
OpponentChicago Blackhawks
Chicago BlackhawksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Ottawa hosts Chicago Blackhawks at PSD Bank Dome. Puck drop is 1:00 PM ET. Listed on TSN. Next up: vs. Chicago Blackhawks on December 20.
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Season so far
| CHI | OTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.79 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 30.4 | 26.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 79.5 | 78.2 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 9 | 12 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.21 | 3.13 |
Leaders
- OTT · GoalsTim Stutzle · 9
- OTT · AssistsTim Stutzle · 12
- OTT · PointsTim Stutzle · 21
- CHI · GoalsRoman Kantserov · 5
- CHI · AssistsPatrick Kane · 8
- CHI · PointsConnor Bedard · 9
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