Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction (Dec 18, 2026)
Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks — Dec 18, 2026
Model last updated: Aug 08, 2026 09:40 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv
Detailed NHL game prediction for Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.
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Pregame win probability: Ottawa Senators 57.4% • Chicago Blackhawks 42.6%
Expected goals: Ottawa Senators 3.53 — Chicago Blackhawks 3.51 • Median total: 6.5
Expected Goals Comparison
Ottawa Senators
3.45
xG/game (Season)
Chicago Blackhawks
2.84
xG/game (Season)
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