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NHL Morning Recap – November 1, 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of the NHL Morning Recap. Today, we review three NHL games played in late October featuring key matchups and standout performances.

Notable Games and Players

Colorado Avalanche, led by Nathan MacKinnon, faced off against Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights.
New York Islanders rookie phenom Matthew Schaefer returned to action against the Washington Capitals.

Game Highlights

Key moments and scoring plays include:

P1 0:41 – Martin Necas scored his 8th goal, assisted by Cale Makar (13) and Devon Toews (2).
P2 4:32 – Brock Nelson netted his 3rd goal, assisted by Jack Drury (3).
P3 2:51 – Tomas Hertl scored his 5th goal, assisted by Shea Theodore (5) and Mitch Marner (11).
P3 10:11 – Brent Burns scored his first goal, assisted by Necas (7).
P3 18:22 – Cale Makar scored his 4th goal, assisted by Necas (8) and Nathan MacKinnon (9) on an empty net.

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These performances highlight the intense competition and skill displayed in the recent matchups across the league.

Summary: Recent NHL games showcased outstanding talent from rising stars and veterans alike, emphasizing the high level of play this season.

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The Hockey Writers — 2025-11-02