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Hockey results Friday 16 October 2026: AI predictions review
AI hockey predictions review for Friday 16 October 2026: models got 2 of 5 NHL calls right as three unanimous picks failed. See full results and model…
Friday's NHL slate produced a sobering night for the prediction models, with the consensus managing just 2 of 5 correct calls. The headline record reflects a night of upsets, where three unanimous selections went astray and only two favoured teams delivered.
The biggest surprise came in Chicago, where the Blackhawks edged the Winnipeg Jets 4-3. All 10 models backed Winnipeg, with an average confidence of 59%, but the Jets fell short in a result that few saw coming. Elsewhere, Nashville and Edmonton also failed to justify unanimous support, leaving the models to reflect on a challenging evening.
Full-time scenes from Friday's NHL action, where the models got 2 of 5 calls right.
Where the AI got it right
Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues prediction: The models were split on this one, with only 50% of the 10 models favouring Minnesota. The consensus leaned towards a 3-2 Wild win, but the actual game delivered more goals. Minnesota emerged 5-4 victors, and despite the modest confidence (57%), the pick was correct.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames prediction: A unanimous call here, with all 10 models backing Vegas. The most common score prediction was 4-2, and the Golden Knights delivered exactly that, winning 6-2. The average confidence was 58%, and the models can take credit for a confident and accurate forecast.
Where it got it wrong
Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets prediction: The models were unanimous in favour of Winnipeg, with 100% of the 10 models picking the Jets and an average confidence of 59%. The most common scoreline was 4-5, but Chicago won 4-3. It was a clear miss for the consensus.
Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks prediction: Another unanimous selection, this time for Nashville. All 10 models expected a Predators win, with a most common score of 4-3 and 58% average confidence. However, San Jose triumphed 3-2, leaving the models empty-handed.
Edmonton Oilers vs Utah Mammoth prediction: The third unanimous pick of the night, with all 10 models backing Edmonton. The consensus predicted a 4-3 Oilers win with 59% confidence, but Utah Mammoth secured a 4-2 victory. It was a disappointing outcome for the models, who had been so sure.
Models of the day
Five models shared the best tally of the day, each correctly predicting 2 of the 5 matches: Claude Sonnet 5, DeepSeek V4 Pro, Grok 4.6, Gemini 3.8 Flash, and GLM 5.3. At the other end, five models managed just 1 of 5 correct: GPT-5.6 Luna, Mistral Medium 3.5, Qwen 3.8 Max, MiMo V2.5 Pro, and Kimi K3. It was a night where consistency was hard to come by, and even the top performers were far from flawless.
Full results
- NHL: Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 Winnipeg Jets — consensus Winnipeg Jets win (100%) WRONG
- NHL: Minnesota Wild 5–4 St. Louis Blues — consensus Minnesota Wild win (50%) RIGHT
- NHL: Nashville Predators 2–3 San Jose Sharks — consensus Nashville Predators win (100%) WRONG
- NHL: Edmonton Oilers 2–4 Utah Mammoth — consensus Edmonton Oilers win (100%) WRONG
- NHL: Vegas Golden Knights 6–2 Calgary Flames — consensus Vegas Golden Knights win (100%) RIGHT
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