NHL Predictions Today – October 6, 2026
Nine NHL games on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Three analyses are published in full for everyone. The remaining six are exclusive to PRIME VIP members.
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Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues Prediction
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Chicago started with three defeats, scoring five goals and conceding fifteen. After losing 6–0 to Utah, they showed an offensive response in the 4–3 defeat to Buffalo. St. Louis beat Dallas 4–0 in their opener, but lost 6–1 to Colorado in their next game. The Blues have scored five and conceded six in two games.
Last season, Chicago averaged 2.61 goals scored and 3.22 allowed per game at home, with a total average of 5.83. St. Louis averaged 2.80 scored and 3.20 allowed on the road, with a total average of 6.00. The head-to-head meetings were more open: four games, two wins for each side and 34 goals in total, an average of 8.50. The rematch pits two attacks with uneven production so far against defences that need to find stability.
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Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
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Seattle started with two wins in three games, scoring thirteen goals and conceding five. They beat Calgary 6–1 in their last game, repeating the score of their opener against the same opponent. Vegas also won two of three games, with eleven goals scored and eight conceded, arriving after a 3–2 win over Vancouver.
In 2025/26, Seattle averaged 2.93 goals scored and 3.00 allowed per game at home. Vegas averaged 2.90 scored and 2.95 allowed as visitors. The total averages in those venue splits were 5.93 and 5.85 goals. Seattle won three of the four head-to-head meetings last season, although each team totalled ten goals in aggregate. Those meetings averaged 5.00 goals. This season, both attacks arrive with production above their historical averages.
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Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers Prediction
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Los Angeles have yet to win: they lost 8–4 to Colorado and 5–4 to San Jose in overtime. Despite scoring eight goals, they conceded thirteen in just two games. Florida started with one win and two overtime defeats, scoring six and conceding seven. All three of their games were decided beyond regulation time.
Last season, the Kings won fifteen of their 41 home games, averaging 2.59 goals scored and 3.02 allowed. Florida won seventeen road games, averaging 2.85 scored and 3.71 allowed. The Panthers won both head-to-head meetings that season, totalling eight goals to the Kings' four. The rematch sees Los Angeles looking to correct a vulnerable defensive start, while Florida aims to turn close games into wins.
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