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NHL Morning Recap – November 1, 2025

Welcome to today’s edition of the NHL Morning Recap, where we review the results of three NHL games played on October 31, 2025. Highlights include Nathan MacKinnon leading the Colorado Avalanche against Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights, along with New York Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer facing the Washington Capitals.

Game Highlights

Martin Necas scored his 8th goal assisted by Cale Makar (13) and Devon Toews (2) at 0:41 in the first period.
Brock Nelson scored his 3rd goal assisted by Jack Drury (3) at 4:32 in the second period.
Brent Burns scored his first goal with an assist from Martin Necas (7) at 10:11 in the third period.
Cale Makar netted his 4th goal assisted by Necas (8) and Nathan MacKinnon (9) into an empty net at 18:22 in the third period.
Tomas Hertl scored his 5th goal assisted by Shea Theodore (5) and Mitch Marner (11) at 2:51 in the third period.

Players to Watch

Nathan MacKinnon continues to demonstrate strong leadership for the Avalanche, while Mitch Marner remains a key playmaker for the Golden Knights. Rookie Matthew Schaefer's return to the Islanders lineup adds excitement to their matchup against the Capitals.

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The league showcases high-intensity games with notable individual performances, setting the tone for the season ahead.

Author's summary: The NHL games on October 31 featured standout performances from veterans like MacKinnon and Marner, complemented by emerging talents such as Matthew Schaefer, signaling an exciting season progression.

The Hockey Writers — 2025-11-02