Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators NHL Predictions
2026-12-18 • PSD Bank Dome
Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks @ 1:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
OTT: 74.8%
CHI: 25.2%
Expected Goals
OTT: 3.87
CHI: 2.31
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
OTT
Samuel Ersson - 2-3-1 | 0.880 SV% | 3.33 GAA
CHI
Spencer Knight - 4-9-0 | 0.891 SV% | 3.34 GAA
| Stat | OTT | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.880 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.918 | 0.897 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 3.33 | 2.63 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • OTT at home vs CHI: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-20 | OTT 6 - 4 CHI | OTT | OTT |
| 2025-10-28 | CHI 7 - 3 OTT | CHI | CHI |
| 2025-04-15 | OTT 3 - 4 CHI | CHI | OTT |
| 2025-03-05 | CHI 3 - 4 OTT | OTT | OTT |
| 2024-03-28 | OTT 2 - 0 CHI | OTT | OTT |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-18 at 1:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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