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Because there were no games Monday night -- the NHL must have been scared away by Halloween -- Joe McDonald gives us his take on the best Tuesday matchups featuring some of the leagues best and brightest stars. Consider this a special edition of Morning, Joe.McDavid vs. Matthews, 7:30 ET: During the World Cup of Hockey, the Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews and the Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid donned the same sweaters for Team North America. They were two of the most dynamic players during the tournament and both have carried that momentum into the regular season. McDavid, 19, leads the league with 12 points in nine games, and Matthews, 19, has six goals and four assists for 10 points in the first nine games of his NHL career. These two players are similar in that they dont get caught up in the hoopla surrounding them. Theyre not focused on individual accomplishments or matchups. To them, its all about the two-point victory and nothing else. Still, these two are so talented, fans need to appreciate the impact Matthews and McDavid will have on this game for a long time. The rivalry begins Tuesday night, when the Leafs (2-4-3) host the Oilers (7-2-0).Ovechkin vs. Laine, 8 ET: The Winnipeg Jets Patrik Laine will face his childhood idol when the Jets (4-5-0) host Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals (5-2-1) in the first game of a home-and-home set Tuesday at MTS Centre. Laine, 18, was the second overall pick in June, and Ovechkin, 31, was the No. 1 selection in 2004. The 6-foot-5, 206-pound Laine is off to a strong start, with six goals and two assists for eight points in nine games. To start his NHL career, the 6-foot-3, 239-pound Ovechkin had six goals and four assists for 10 points in his first nine games, back in 2004-05. Laines confidence is off the charts. Any time theres attention on a matchup like this, Laine reaches another level. During his first game against the Maple Leafs Matthews, who went first overall in June, Laine scored a hat trick, including a goal in overtime to lead the Jets to a 5-4 win. Laine wont be overwhelmed when playing against Ovechkin, either. Theres so much to like about Laines game, which is why he will win the Calder Trophy as the leagues top rookie.Subban vs. MacKinnon, 9 ET: The Colorado Avalanches Nathan MacKinnon is an intriguing player. Hes only 21, yet this is his fourth season in the NHL. On Tuesday, the Avalanche (4-3-0) host P.K. Subban and the Nashville Predators (2-5-1). MacKinnon has one goal and five assists for six points in seven games for Colorado. The No. 1 overall pick in 2013 spent the summer working out with fellow Nova Scotian and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. This is the season MacKinnon needs to become an elite player, and the Avalanche are depending on him to do so. For Subban, the 27-year-old defenseman is adjusting well to his new surroundings in Nashville. After the offseason trade by the Montreal Canadiens for veteran blueliner Shea Weber, Subban has two goals and three assists for five points in eight games. If his personality didnt fit with the Canadiens, there doesnt seem to be any issues in the early going in Nashville for Subban. His energy and tireless work hasnt translated into too many wins, but they will come. Sale Nike React Australia . -- Jimmy Walkers first PGA Tour trophy came with a special gift tucked inside. Cheap Nike Shoes Australia .5 million, one-year contract on Friday. Hawkins, who turns 41 in December, will compete with Rex Brothers for the closers role at spring training. http://www.clearancenikereactaustralia.com/ .Y. - Nelson Mandela will be honoured by the New York Yankees with a plaque in Monument Park. Cheap Nike React Australia Free Shipping . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. Wholesale Nike React Australia . -- Ryan Blaney provided more evidence that Penske Racings No. Stanfords sputtering offense may be without top weapon Christian McCaffrey when it visits Notre Dame on Saturday.Coach David Shaw said the running back, who suffered an undisclosed injury during the second half of the Cardinals 42-16 loss to Washington State, has progressed in his recovery but that a decision on his status wont come until Friday or Saturday.Hes pretty beaten up, Shaw said. But well see where he is.McCaffrey jogged to the locker room alongside Stanfords team physician during the third quarter Saturday and returned to the sideline a few minutes later, when he did some agility drills with a helmet on but never returned to the game.McCaffrey did get banged up, Shaw said afterward. But there was no reason to put him inn late in the game.dddddddddddd. We just left him out.Stanford (3-2) has scored only three offensive touchdowns in its past three games, and only one of those scores has come outside of garbage time. McCaffrey remains the Cardinals leader this season in all-purpose yardage.Shaw also said that starting cornerback Alijah Holder and fullback Daniel Marx likely will miss their third straight game. Cornerback Quenton Meeks, offensive lineman Casey Tucker, tight end Greg Taboada?and wide receiver Francis Owusu each could play at Notre Dame (2-4), but Stanford has not yet made any definitive rulings on them.? ' ' '