NHL Morning Recap – November 1, 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of the NHL Morning Recap, where we review the scores from three NHL games played on October 31, 2025.
Key Matchups
- Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche faced off against Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights.
- New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer returned to action against the Washington Capitals.
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 with an assist from Jack Drury (3).
- Period 3, 10:11: Brent Burns scored his 1st goal, assisted by Martin Necas (7).
- Period 3, 18:22: Cale Makar added his 4th goal assisted by Martin 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).
Related: NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 3
These matchups showcased standout performances by rising stars and veteran players alike, adding excitement to an intense NHL season.
Author's summary: The NHL's October 31 games highlighted key contributions from emerging talent and seasoned players, shaping a compelling start to the 2025-26 season.
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The Hockey Writers — 2025-11-01