Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Ottawa Senators on Dec 20, 2025. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Ottawa Senators 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 4 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:43 | 1.01 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 2 | 0 | 10 | 19:25 | 4.70 | 1.75 |
| 3rd | Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 1 | 6 | 16:22 | 3.62 | 1.59 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:36 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Tyler Kleven, Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:53 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Wyatt Kaiser, Ryan Greene | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:02 | OTT | Tim Stützle | — | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:55 | CHI | Andre Burakovsky | Ryan Greene, Artyom Levshunov | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 14:07 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Thomas Chabot | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 18:32 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Ryan Donato, Oliver Moore | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 01:45 | OTT | David Perron | Claude Giroux, Fabian Zetterlund | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 05:31 | OTT | David Perron | Tim Stützle, Olle Lycksell | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 07:17 | CHI | Nick Lardis | Alex Vlasic | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 16:10 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Ridly Greig, Claude Giroux | 5v5 | 4–6 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.76 | 4.92 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 34.1% | 65.8% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 40.3% | 59.7% |
| Hits | 21 | 29 |
| Blocks | 17 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 7 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.25 | 1.55 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:46 | 0.11 | 1.38 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:17 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:26 | 1.55 | 0.80 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:21 | 0.22 | 0.69 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:49 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:10 | 2.48 | 0.15 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:42 | 1.02 | 0.10 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.42 | -0.36 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19:43 | 1.01 | 2.03 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 19:25 | 4.70 | 1.75 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 16:22 | 3.62 | 1.59 |
| David Perron | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11:57 | 0.99 | 1.55 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:32 | 0.18 | 1.28 |
| Olle Lycksell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:17 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:47 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:37 | 0.86 | 0.64 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:15 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:51 | 1.04 | 0.10 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:17 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:32 | 1.56 | 0.10 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.45 | 0.05 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:40 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.12 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 34 | 40 | 85.0% | -1.02 | L |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.81 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6–4 on Dec 20, 2025.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.92 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 1.76 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tim Stützle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Arvid Soderblom stopped 34 of 40, worth -1.02 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6–4 on Dec 20, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 6, Chicago Blackhawks 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tim Stützle led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.92 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.76, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 24 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 40. High-danger chances went 6 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arvid Soderblom stopped 34 of 40 (-1.02 goals saved above expected); Leevi Meriläinen stopped 20 of 24 (-1.81 goals saved above expected).