NHL Morning Recap – November 1, 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of the NHL Morning Recap, covering three NHL games played on October 31, 2025.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Nathan MacKinnon led the Colorado Avalanche against Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights. The match featured strong performances from both teams.
New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
Rookie phenom Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders returned to action in a game against the Washington Capitals.
Key Game Highlights
- Period 1, 0:41 – Martin Necas scored his 8th goal assisted by Cale Makar (13) and Devon Toews (2).
- Period 2, 4:32 – Brock Nelson scored his 3rd goal assisted by Jack Drury (3).
- Period 3, 10:11 – Brent Burns scored his 1st goal assisted by Martin Necas (7).
- Period 3, 18:22 – Cale Makar scored his 4th goal with assists from Necas (8) and Nathan MacKinnon (9) into an empty net.
- Period 3, 2:51 – Tomas Hertl scored his 5th goal assisted by Shea Theodore (5) and Mitch Marner (11).
"All that and more in another edition of the Morning Recap."
These matches showcased emerging talents and key plays shaping the NHL season.
Summary: The October 31 NHL games delivered exciting moments, highlighting rising stars and critical goals shaping the 2025-26 season.
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The Hockey Writers — 2025-11-02