NHL Morning Recap – November 1, 2025
Welcome to the NHL Morning Recap. Today, we review the results of three NHL games played on October 31, featuring some standout performers and matchups.
Featured Matchups
- Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche faced Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights.
- New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer returned to action against the Washington Capitals.
Game Highlights and Scoring Summary
- 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 first goal, assisted by Necas (7).
- Period 3, 18:22 – Cale Makar netted his 4th goal, with assists from Necas (8) and Nathan MacKinnon (9), on 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."
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Author’s Summary
The recent NHL games highlighted strong contributions from rising stars and veterans, delivering thrilling action for fans early in the 2025-26 season.