Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators: TV Channel & Start Time (Fri, Dec 18)
On TV in Canada: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 1:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT · PSD Bank Dome.
Where to Watch in Canada
Regional — Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada
Stream: TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply)
Sportsnet+ Premium
Streaming — out-of-market
Regional broadcast. TSN's regional games are aired within each team's NHL-defined broadcast region, and TSN says: "NHL broadcast rules require regional blackouts to be enforced on all streaming devices, just like traditional cable TV." Sportsnet+'s NHL Game Finder lists TSN's regional broadcasts as available on Sportsnet+ Premium to viewers outside the team's broadcast region. RDS says restrictions apply to its Canadiens and Senators regional games.
Game Details
Friday, December 18, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 2:30 p.m.
- AT
- 2:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 12:00 p.m.
- SK
- 12:00 p.m.
- MT
- 12:00 p.m.
- PT
- 11:00 a.m.
PSD Bank Dome
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Common questions
What channel is Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators on in Canada?
Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators airs on TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Friday, December 18, 2026.
What time does Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators start?
Puck drop is at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, December 18, 2026 at PSD Bank Dome. Across Canada, that's 2:30 p.m. NT, 2:00 p.m. AT, 1:00 p.m. ET, 12:00 p.m. CT, 12:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 12:00 p.m. MT and 11:00 a.m. PT.
How can I stream Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators in Canada?
In Canada, Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). TSN5 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply). RDS streams on RDS's own streaming subscription.
Is Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators a regional broadcast?
Yes: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada) and RDS (Senators region, French) carry it as a regional broadcast. TSN's regional games are aired within each team's NHL-defined broadcast region, and TSN says: "NHL broadcast rules require regional blackouts to be enforced on all streaming devices, just like traditional cable TV." Sportsnet+'s NHL Game Finder lists TSN's regional broadcasts as available on Sportsnet+ Premium to viewers outside the team's broadcast region. RDS says restrictions apply to its Canadiens and Senators regional games.
Is Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators is on RDS on Friday, December 18, 2026.
Where is Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators being played?
Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators is at PSD Bank Dome on Friday, December 18, 2026.
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