NHL’s November Top 10 Plays: Quick and McDavid Shine
November showcased an exhilarating month in the NHL, highlighting remarkable performances and emerging talents. The Colorado Avalanche made headlines by becoming the second team in 45 years to have only one regulation loss or fewer before American Thanksgiving. Rising stars like Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard are solidifying their statuses as superstars, while the struggles of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers generated much discussion.
NHL’s November Top 10 Plays: Quick and McDavid Shine
As the month progressed, fans were treated to a series of breathtaking plays. The Avalanche, Maple Leafs, and Oilers produced stunning moments, with only one team truly standing out in the results. Here are the top 10 plays from November:
10. Cale Makar’s Late Game-tying Goal
On November 20, Cale Makar tied the game against the New York Rangers. Playing in a 3-on-2 situation, Nathan MacKinnon set up Martin Necas, who found Makar behind the net. Makar executed a slick wraparound to score against Igor Shesterkin.
9. Sam Reinhart’s Stunning Solo Effort
In a game on November 20 against the New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers’ Sam Reinhart scored a stunning goal. He carried the puck from center ice, maneuvering past Luke Hughes before unleashing a snap shot that beat goalie Jake Allen. This goal was the only score of the night.
8. Leo Carlsson’s Backhand Beauty
On November 8, Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson dazzled fans with a remarkable backhand goal against the Vegas Golden Knights. After a brief tussle along the boards, he received a pass from Troy Terry and skillfully lifted the puck over defenseman Noah Hanifin and past goalie Akira Schmid.
7. Beck Malenstyn’s Dazzling Deke
Buffalo Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn surprised everyone on November 23 with a fantastic goal against the Carolina Hurricanes. He executed a windmill deke on Sebastian Aho, emerging on a mini breakaway to score glove-side against Frederik Andersen.
6. William Nylander’s Overtime Game-Winner
On November 18, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced the St. Louis Blues in a crucial overtime match. A brilliant play involving John Tavares, Morgan Rielly, and William Nylander resulted in a stunning goal, showcased by Nylander’s backhand deke past goalie Jordan Binnington.
5. Connor Bedard’s Impressive Team Goal
Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard combined with Tyler Bertuzzi and Sam Rinzel for an impressive goal. Moving into the offensive zone, Bedard dropped the puck for Bertuzzi, who quickly set up Rinzel. Bedard then tipped in Rinzel’s pass, demonstrating great teamwork.
4. Mikko Rantanen’s Spinning Backhand Goal
Mikko Rantanen displayed his scoring prowess against the Vancouver Canucks on November 21. With a little over a minute left in the game, he executed a spinning backhand shot that found the back of the net past goalie Kevin Lankinen.
3. Andrei Vasilevskiy’s Incredible Save
In a tense overtime situation against the Edmonton Oilers, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made a critical game-saving stop. The Oilers had a 3-on-2 advantage, but Vasilevskiy thwarted Jack Roslovic’s attempt, allowing his team to counterattack and eventually score the winning goal.
2. Connor McDavid’s Dazzling Backhand Goal
On November 10, Connor McDavid scored an incredible spinning backhand goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Less than a minute into the third period, McDavid skated through defenders before delivering a no-look shot that beat goalie Jet Greaves glove-side.
1. Jonathan Quick’s Spectacular Defensive Play
The top highlight of November came from Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick. In a critical moment against the Detroit Red Wings on November 7, Quick faced Patrick Kane, who had an open net. Quick’s incredible reflexes allowed him to deny the shot, preserving momentum for his team.
November’s top plays encapsulate the excitement and intensity that the NHL delivers. As the season unfolds, fans eagerly await what December has in store.
