NHL · October 6, 2026 · 8:10 PM ET
St. Louis Blues @ Chicago Blackhawks
Free LineCrush game report for St. Louis Blues @ Chicago Blackhawks on October 6, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.
Matchup Analysis
Blues seek a response after Denver
St. Louis split its first two games, winning 4-0 in Dallas before a 6-1 loss in Colorado in which Dalibor Dvorsky scored the Blues’ only goal; he was projected in the lineup for the Avalanche matchup.
SourceChicago’s comeback fell short in Buffalo
Chicago lost 4-3 to Buffalo on Saturday after surrendering a two-goal lead.
SourceToropchenko expected to miss time
Alexey Toropchenko is out at least six weeks with an upper-body injury, leaving St. Louis without the winger.
SourceChicago remains shorthanded
Chicago is without a forward following shoulder surgery, with no firm return timeline. Andrew Mangiapane is day-to-day.
SourceUnited Center opener caps the Blues’ road swing
St. Louis makes the third stop of its opening three-game road trip in Chicago, which hosts its first home game; the Blues return home for their Oct. 8 opener.
SourcePick Ideas
Blues moneyline
St. Louis is a small lean at -115, with Chicago at 0-3-0 to start the season. Recheck the number before wagering.
Under 5.5 goals
Under 5.5 at -120 is a cautious lean; pass if the total drops to 5.
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