The battle for the Atlantic Division heats up tonight as the Detroit Red Wings head north to face the Ottawa Senators. Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning in what promises to be a physical Monday night matchup at the Canadian Tire Centre. If you are looking for how to watch the Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators game on TV Monday, January 5, 2026, we have all the broadcast details, streaming options, and game analysis below.
How to Watch Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators: TV & Time
For fans in both the United States and Canada, here is the complete broadcast schedule for tonight’s puck drop.
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Game Time: 7:30 PM EST
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
- TV Channel (USA): FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (FDSN DET)
- TV Channel (Canada): Prime Video (English National), TVA Sports (French)
- Streaming: ESPN+ (USA), Prime Video (Canada)
In Canada, this is one of the marquee “Prime Monday Night Hockey” matchups, meaning English coverage is exclusive to Amazon Prime Video and will not be on traditional cable channels like TSN or Sportsnet. French coverage remains on TVA Sports. American viewers can catch the local feed on FDSN Detroit or stream via ESPN+ if out-of-market.
Game Overview, Team Records & Betting Prediction
The Detroit Red Wings enter tonight’s contest with a solid 24-15-4 record (52 points), sitting 2nd in the Atlantic Division. They are looking to bounce back from a tough 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. The Ottawa Senators (20-15-5, 45 points) are currently chasing Detroit in the standings but have momentum on their side after a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets this past weekend.
Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season):
- Detroit: Lucas Raymond (44 pts), Alex DeBrincat (42 pts), Dylan Larkin (38 pts).
- Ottawa: Tim Stützle (42 pts), Drake Batherson (38 pts), Dylan Cozens (30 pts).
Key Injuries: Detroit comes into this game relatively healthy with no major injuries reported on the main roster. Ottawa, however, is monitoring defenseman Thomas Chabot, who took a puck to the face against Winnipeg on Saturday but heroically finished the game with a full face shield. He is expected to play.
Betting Odds & Prediction: The oddsmakers have the Ottawa Senators as -155 favorites on home ice, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals.
Personal Insight: I honestly think the line is a bit disrespectful to Detroit given their superior record this season. While Ottawa has home-ice advantage and Chabot’s gritty return is inspiring, Detroit’s goaltending duo of John Gibson and Cam Talbot has been more consistent than the Senators goaltending lately. However, Monday night games in Ottawa often turn into high-scoring affairs. I’m fading the moneyline and looking at the total. My prediction is a wild 5-4 overtime win for Ottawa, hitting the Over 6.5.
NHL Standings, Schedules & Fantasy Hockey
If you are struggling to find the Detroit Red Wings on TV today, remember that their schedule is heavy on FDSN Detroit for local fans. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators TV schedule sends them on a tough road trip later this week, facing the Utah Mammoth (Jan 7) and Colorado Avalanche (Jan 8).
Checking the league-wide picture, the NHL point leaders for the 2025-26 season are currently dominated by Nathan MacKinnon (74 pts) and Connor McDavid (72 pts), who are neck-and-neck for the Art Ross Trophy. Macklin Celebrini is also having a breakout sophomore campaign with 63 points. Don’t forget to check out our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website to test your knowledge against other fans!
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