Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks: TV Channel & Start Time (Sun, Dec 20)
On TV in Canada: TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 8:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 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
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 9:30 a.m.
- AT
- 9:00 a.m.
- ET
- CT
- 7:00 a.m.
- SK
- 7:00 a.m.
- MT
- 7:00 a.m.
- PT
- 6:00 a.m.
PSD Bank Dome
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Common questions
What channel is Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks on in Canada?
Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks airs on TSN5 (Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada), RDS (Senators region, French) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
What time does Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks start?
Puck drop is at 8:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at PSD Bank Dome. Across Canada, that's 9:30 a.m. NT, 9:00 a.m. AT, 8:00 a.m. ET, 7:00 a.m. CT, 7:00 a.m. in Saskatchewan, 7:00 a.m. MT and 6:00 a.m. PT.
How can I stream Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks in Canada?
In Canada, Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks 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 Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks 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 Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks is on RDS on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Where is Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks being played?
Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks is at PSD Bank Dome on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
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