The Ottawa Senators travel to Manitoba this Monday night for an all-Canadian clash against the Winnipeg Jets. With the Jets fresh off a massive morale-boosting win and the Senators looking to bounce back from a tight loss, this prime-time matchup at Canada Life Centre carries significant weight for both clubs as they fight for playoff positioning in the 2025-26 season.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the game, including TV schedules, streaming options, and my personal prediction.
Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets: Game Info & TV Channel
- Game Day: Monday, December 15, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT)
- Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
- TV Channel (Canada): Prime Monday Night Hockey (Streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video)
- TV Channel (USA): ESPN+, Hulu
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (Canada), ESPN+ (USA)
Note for Canadian Viewers: This is a national broadcast exclusive to Amazon Prime Video. It will not be available on TSN3, TSN5, or Sportsnet. You must have a Prime membership to watch the game live.
Matchup Overview: Records & Recent Play
Both teams enter this contest hovering around the .500 mark, making these two points crucial.
- Ottawa Senators (14-13-4): The Sens are coming off a hard-fought 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon. Despite the defeat, they have shown flashes of brilliance this month, including a 6-3 thumping of Columbus earlier in the week.
- Winnipeg Jets (15-15-1): The Jets finally snapped their skid on Saturday with a dominant 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. The headline story was the return of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who made 24 saves in his first game back from a knee injury, instantly stabilizing the team’s defensive play.
Key Players & Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season)
The star power on Monday night will be undeniable, with several players scoring at a point-per-game pace.
Ottawa Senators Leaders:
- Tim Stützle: 30 Points (15G, 15A)
- Drake Batherson: 30 Points (13G, 17A)
- Jake Sanderson: 24 Points (6G, 18A)
- Brady Tkachuk: 10 Points in 11 GP (Limited action due to missed time)
Winnipeg Jets Leaders:
- Mark Scheifele: 40 Points (16G, 24A)
- Kyle Connor: 40 Points (15G, 25A)
- Gabriel Vilardi: 29 Points (16G, 13A)
- Josh Morrissey: 28 Points (5G, 23A)
Injury Report
- Senators: Thomas Chabot (Upper Body) remains questionable but could return soon. Artem Zub has been holding down the blue line in his absence. Brady Tkachuk is back in the lineup after missing significant time earlier in the season.
- Jets: The biggest injury news is positive—Connor Hellebuyck is back. However, defenseman Haydn Fleury remains out with a concussion.
Game Prediction & Betting Odds
Odds: Winnipeg Jets -130 | Over/Under: 5.5
I am hammering the Winnipeg Jets moneyline (-130) in this spot. The return of Connor Hellebuyck cannot be overstated. We saw the immediate impact on Saturday—the team plays with more confidence when their Vezina-caliber netminder is between the pipes. Ottawa has struggled on the road (8-7-2) and is facing a Jets team that suddenly looks rejuvenated.
While the Senators’ offense, led by Stützle and Batherson, is dangerous, Hellebuyck is the equalizer. The total of 5.5 is tricky; Ottawa’s games have been high-scoring lately, but with Hellebuyck back, goals might be harder to come by. I’m predicting a 4-2 victory for the Jets, covering the -1.5 puck line for those feeling adventurous.
NHL News, Standings & Hockey Pools
If you are looking for more Ottawa Senators on TV today or checking the full Winnipeg Jets TV schedule, be sure to bookmark our NHL broadcast guide. Elsewhere in the league, the 2025-26 scoring race is heating up, with Connor McDavid (51 points) and sophomore sensation Macklin Celebrini (47 points) leading the charge. Do you think you can pick the winners better than I can? Join our online hockey pool for a chance to win cash prizes! It’s easy to sign up on my website and compete against other fans.
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