NHL · Game guide
Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Friday, December 18, 2026 · in 66 daysIn Canada · Senators local
Verified Oct 9, 12:00 PM ET · Sports Media Watch, 'SMW FAQ: A complete guide to NHL local broadcasts in 2026-27' (secondary)
Chicago area · Blackhawks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Blackhawks press release (NHL.com/blackhawks), Sept. 14, 2026
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Blackhawks vs Senators: quick answers
What time is the Blackhawks vs Senators game?
- Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators starts on Fri, Dec 18 at 1:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM CT · 11:00 AM MT · 10:00 AM PT.
What channel is Blackhawks vs Senators on?
- The game is on TSN5 and RDS in Canada and CHSN in the Chicago area.
How can I stream Blackhawks vs Senators?
- In Canada it streams on TSN+; in the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app and CHSN; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Blackhawks vs Senators on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 665 | source |
| XfinityChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 200 (CHSN) / 201 (CHSN+) | source |
| DirecTV StreamChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 665 | source |
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More Blackhawks–Senators games this season
8:00 AM ET · 5:00 AM PT · at Chicago
Local: CHSN, CHSN app and TSN5