Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators Prediction (Dec 20, 2026)

Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators — Dec 20, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Chicago Blackhawks 32.1% • Ottawa Senators 67.9%

Expected goals: Chicago Blackhawks 1.96 — Ottawa Senators 3.93 • Median total: 5.9