Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks, Dec. 20, 2026
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 pts- 7:00 AMCT
- 6:00 AMMT
- 5:00 AMPT
Chicago Blackhawks3-8-0, 6 ptsThe Ottawa Senators visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 AM ET on CHSN. The Senators arrive at 8-4-0 and the Blackhawks at 3-8-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20 | CHSN | Scheduled |
Senators vs Blackhawks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blackhawks play at United Center in Chicago.
| Matchup | Ottawa Senators at Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 AM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CHSN |
| Venue | United Center, Chicago |
| Home team | Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago, United States) |
| Away team | Ottawa Senators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Senators vs Blackhawks Start?
The Senators vs Blackhawks start time is 8:00 AM ET on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026. That is 7:00 AM Central, 6:00 AM Mountain and 5:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 AM | Ottawa |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 AM | Chicago |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 AM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 AM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 AM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 AM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Senators vs Blackhawks
Ottawa Senators at Chicago Blackhawks is on CHSN, with puck drop at 8:00 AM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Chicago and Ottawa markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Senators vs Blackhawks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Senators and the Blackhawks meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | Chicago BlackhawksCHIOttawa SenatorsOTT | CHSN | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Dec 20 | CHSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Senators and Blackhawks
The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Blackhawks are 3-8-0, 8th in the Central with 6 points and 3-7-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 11 | 3-8-0 | 6 | 3-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 24 | 43 | L3 | 3-7-0 | LLLWW |
Next Game for the Senators and the Blackhawks
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play at New York Islanders on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 27 | Ottawa SenatorsOTT New York IslandersNYI | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET on CHSN, NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 27 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHIChicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN, NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
FAQ About Senators vs Blackhawks
What time is Senators vs Blackhawks on Dec. 20?
8:00 AM ET (7:00 AM CT, 6:00 AM MT, 5:00 AM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Senators vs Blackhawks on?
The game is on CHSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Senators vs Blackhawks being played?
At United Center in Chicago, home of the Chicago Blackhawks. The Ottawa Senators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Senators or the Blackhawks?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 3-8-0 and 6 points for the Blackhawks.
How many times do the Senators and Blackhawks play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Senators vs Blackhawks count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Senators vs Blackhawks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Senators vs Blackhawks on national TV?
No. CHSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Chicago and Ottawa markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)