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NHL Predictions for 1/6/2026

Predictions generated by game simulations using goaltender matchups, team scoring trends, and special teams data. Updated throughout the day with the latest injury and lineup information.

Look for Brandon Hagel (Lightning) to have a big day. In today's simulations he averaged 0.6 goals per game.
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Odds: Line | O/U

Today's NHL Games
Date/Time	Matchup	Prediction	Actual	Result
1/6/2026 7 PM	Vancouver Canucks @ Buffalo Sabres ML: -166 / +140Spd: -1.5O/U: 6.5 📊 GOLD	Buffalo Sabres WIN 3.5-2.8 won 62.14% of sims, average margin of 0.7 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats
1/6/2026 7 PM	Dallas Stars @ Carolina Hurricanes ML: -142 / +120Spd: -1.5O/U: 6.5 📊 GOLD	Carolina Hurricanes WIN 3.3-2.6 won 59.29% of sims, average margin of 0.6 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats
1/6/2026 7 PM	Anaheim Ducks @ Philadelphia Flyers ML: -155 / +130Spd: -1.5O/U: 6.5 📊 GOLD	Philadelphia Flyers WIN 3.4-3.0 won 55.36% of sims, average margin of 0.4 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats
1/6/2026 7 PM	Colorado Avalanche @ Tampa Bay Lightning ML: -102 / -118Spd: +1.5O/U: 6.5 📊 GOLD	Tampa Bay Lightning WIN 3.6-2.6 won 65.00% of sims, average margin of 1.1 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats
1/6/2026 7:30 PM	New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders ML: -105 / -115Spd: +1.5O/U: 5.5 📊 GOLD	New York Islanders WIN 2.9-2.4 won 57.50% of sims, average margin of 0.5 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats
1/6/2026 7:30 PM	Florida Panthers @ Toronto Maple Leafs ML: -105 / -115Spd: +1.5O/U: 6.5 📊 GOLD	Toronto Maple Leafs WIN 3.3-2.5 won 61.96% of sims, average margin of 0.8 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats
1/6/2026 8 PM	Vegas Golden Knights @ Winnipeg Jets ML: -110 / -110Spd: +1.5O/U: 5.5 📊 GOLD	Winnipeg Jets WIN 3.3-2.6 won 59.46% of sims, average margin of 0.7 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats
1/6/2026 9 PM	Nashville Predators @ Edmonton Oilers ML: -155 / +130Spd: -1.5O/U: 6.5 📊 GOLD	Edmonton Oilers WIN 3.9-3.0 won 63.39% of sims, average margin of 1.0 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats
1/6/2026 10 PM	Boston Bruins @ Seattle Kraken ML: +100 / -120Spd: +1.5O/U: 5.5 📊 GOLD	Seattle Kraken WIN 3.3-2.9 won 56.61% of sims, average margin of 0.5 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats
1/6/2026 10 PM	Columbus Blue Jackets @ San Jose Sharks ML: +110 / -130Spd: +1.5O/U: 6.5 📊 GOLD	San Jose Sharks WIN 3.0-2.7 won 53.12% of sims, average margin of 0.3 Prediction \| Simulate Projected Stats

NHL Predictions for 1/6/2026

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