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The St. Louis Blues (1-1-0) face the Chicago Blackhawks (0-3-0) on October 7, 2026, seeking redemption after a 6-1 loss to Colorado. Key storylines include eight injured players like Zachary L'Heureux and Logan O'Connor, and the return of Jordan Binnington to net.

Analysis focuses on Dalton Dvorsky's scoring potential, defensive matchups involving Brandon Carlo and Colton Parayko, and neutral zone discipline. Paul predicts Dylan Holloway will score the winner while Amanda backs a Binnington shutout against a desperate Chicago squad.

Topics include injury impact, line combinations, power play struggles, and goaltending decisions following Martin Necas's dominance in the previous game.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines & Momentum · Injury Report & Lineups · Keys to Victory & Predictions.

More Blues coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/st-louis-blues/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nhl/stl/2026-10-05/transcript.html

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