- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN5
- Betting Odds: Blackhawks (+172) Senators (-210)
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The Ottawa Senators (15-13-4) will host the Chicago Blackhawks (13-14-6) this Saturday at the Canadian Tire Centre. The betting lines show the Blackhawks at +172 and the Senators at -210, with an over/under set at 6 goals.
In their previous matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 3-2. The Blackhawks struggled on offense in that game, managing to score only 2 goals on 25 shots. They had 1 power play opportunity, which they were unable to convert, and ended with 6 penalty minutes.
This season, opponents have tested Blackhawks’ defense with 112 power plays (ranking 4th in the NHL), scoring 18 goals from those opportunities. Chicago has faced 997 shots against and maintains a save percentage of .901. They have attempted 843 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 11.0%. At even strength, they’ve allowed 81 goals while scoring 73. Currently, the Blackhawks have capitalized on 94 power play opportunities, netting 20 goals for a success rate of 21.28%. They sit at 32 points on the season, holding a points percentage of .485. With 93 goals scored (24th in the NHL) and 99 goals allowed, their offensive performance has been underwhelming.
The starting goalie for this matchup will be Spencer Knight. In his NHL career, Knight has recorded 56 quality starts with a rate of .519. He has a .906 save percentage over 5,093 minutes of play, facing 3,299 shots and making 2,989 saves. Knight has allowed 310 goals, achieving a 2.87 goals against average. With a record of 59-41-14, he has started in 108 games throughout his career.
In their latest game, the Ottawa Senators secured a win against the Jets, finishing 3-2. They managed to score 3 goals from 31 shots and had 3 power play opportunities but failed to capitalize on any.
This season, the Senators have scored 98 goals and accrued 34 points, holding a points percentage of .531. They’ve allowed 104 goals total, with 78 coming at even strength and 26 while shorthanded. When it comes to offense, Ottawa has netted 72 goals at even strength and 26 on the power play (ranking 6th in the NHL), with a power play success rate of 25.49% from 102 opportunities. They have taken 883 shots (23rd in the league) with an 11.10% shooting percentage, allowing 819 shots against, while their penalty kill stands at 70.45% from 88 opponent power plays, alongside a save percentage of 87.3%.
On the other end, Linus Ullmark will be in goal for the Senators. He has faced an average of 2.57 goals per game, yielding a total of 783 goals in his career. Ullmark has a 63.0% quality start rate, with 192 quality starts to his name. He has played 305 games, totaling 15,484 minutes with a career record of 175-95-30, and a save percentage of .915 from 8,380 saves on 9,163 shots faced.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL matchup — will it be the spread, or the moneyline?
Selection: Choose Ottawa (-210) and under 6 goals
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