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Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) play the Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, at PSD Bank Dome, Düsseldorf. TV: CHSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL · NHL Global SeriesFriday, December 18, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks4-13-1

1:00 PM ETDec 18, 2026

Ottawa Senators11-6-2

DateDec 18, 2026

Time1:00 PM ET

VenuePSD Bank Dome, Düsseldorf

TVCHSN

Team comparison

Chicago BlackhawksOttawa Senators

Goals per game

2.2

3.2

Goals allowed per game

4.2

3.0

4-13-1Record11-6-2

8th in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

0-9Home / road record6-3

LLLLLLast 5LWWLW

L6StreakL1

Team stats

Chicago BlackhawksOttawa Senators

Goals Against Average

4.22

3.00

Shots Against per Game

30.7

27.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.6

74.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.17

3.11

Shots per Game

22.9

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

9.8

13.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

155

225

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bowen Byram D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body

Out

Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Warren Foegele LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

William Eklund LW · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Chicago BlackhawksLLLLL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-9

Nov 5, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Florida PanthersL 3-5

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 2-5

Oct 31, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 4-5

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2

Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1

Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1

Season series

Series starts 12/18

Dec 20, 2026CHI 0, OTT 0

Dec 18, 2026CHI 0, OTT 0

Team pages

Chicago Blackhawks
Schedule, roster and stats

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators?

The game is on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET at PSD Bank Dome, Düsseldorf.

How can I watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators?

TV: CHSN.

What are the records of the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators?

Chicago Blackhawks: 4-13-1. Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2.

Who is injured for Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators?

Listed out or doubtful: Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram. Ottawa Senators: Linus Ullmark, Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators played?

PSD Bank Dome, Düsseldorf.

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