Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to The Morphinominal Hockey Show for some fun hockey conversations with actors from the Power Rangers and TMNT franchises, hosted by Michael Lindenbaum.
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Michael is joined by actor Tohoru Masamune, Shredder in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (2014), as they cover the month of October for the Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers, plus some PWHL coverage, and a fun segment called The Power Ranger Power Play.
Opening Music (Audio Version Only): “Modern Guns” by Eyeshine With Written Permission
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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of October 2025.
First Star – Cale Makar (D – COL)
Makar (4-15—19 in 11 GP) became the second defenseman in NHL history – following Bobby Orr in 1973-74 (8-16—24 in 15 GP w/ BOS) – to post a season-opening point streak of at least 11 games, sharing the League lead in points and helping the Avalanche complete a 5-6-0 month (10 points). Makar also topped the October leaderboard in assists (15), power-play assists (8) and power-play points (t-9), while ranking 10th in total time on ice (269:51). He produced six multi-point performances, capped by 1-1—2 while celebrating his 26th birthday Oct. 30 vs. TBL, and reached the 350-point mark in his 322nd NHL contest (Oct. 22 at SEA: 0-2—2) – making him the third-fastest blueliner in League history to hit the milestone behind only Orr (306 GP) and Paul Coffey (319 GP). Makar, the 2021-22 James Norris Memorial Trophy winner and a finalist in each of the past four seasons, has totaled 90-265—355 through 326 career NHL appearances. His average of 1.09 points per game is the second-highest among defensemen in League history (minimum: 200 GP), trailing just Orr (1.39).
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Second Star – Kyle Connor (LW – WIN)
Connor (9-8—17 in 10 GP) also collected points in each of his October appearances, setting a franchise record for the longest season-opening point streak while propelling the Jets to the top of the NHL standings via a 9-1-0 month (18 points) – highlighted by an eight-game winning streak to begin the campaign. He started 2024-25 by becoming the first player in League history to score in seven straight season-opening contests (Oct. 9 at EDM) and closed the month by becoming the fifth Jets/Thrashers player – and second-fastest (541 GP), after Ilya Kovalchuk (500 GP) – to reach the 500-point milestone. Connor additionally placed among the October leaders in game-winning goals (t-1st; 3), power-play goals (t-1st; 4), goals (t-3rd; 9) and shots on goal (t-12th; 40). The 2021-22 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner finished the month with four straight multi-point outings (a first in his career), including his seventh career four-point performance (Oct. 28 vs. TOR: 2-2—4) and a three-point effort – capped by the decisive goal – in his native Michigan (Oct. 30 at DET: 1-2—3).
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Third Star – Kirill Kaprizov (LW – MIN)
Kaprizov (5-13—18 in 9 GP) paced the NHL with 2.00 points per game, finding the score sheet in eight of his nine contests to lift the Wild to a 6-1-2 month (14 points) while leading or co-leading the team in goals, assists, points and plus/minus (+8). The 2020-21 Calder Memorial Trophy winner also ranked among the top October players in multi-point games (t-1st; 7), assists (t-3rd; 13), points (t-3rd; 18), power-play assists (t-7th; 5) and power-play points (t-9th; 6). Kaprizov, who placed second among League forwards in average time on ice (22:49), set a career high with six consecutive multi-point performances to close the month (Oct. 15-29: 4-10—14) – matching a franchise record established by Mats Zuccarello from Jan. 14-28, 2022 (4-9—13). The 27-year-old is averaging 1.21 points per game since entering the NHL in 2020-21 (165-183—348 in 287 GP), sitting among League leaders in that span in power-play goals (5th; 59), goals (6th; 165), overtime goals (t-6th; 8), points (10th; 348), power-play points (t-11th; 123) and game-winning goals (t-16th; 23).
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Fourth Star – Mark Baumann (Fan – NJ)
GEICO and the NHL have launched the “NHL Fourth Star presented by GEICO,” a fan appreciation program that recognizes one dedicated hockey fan alongside the NHL’s monthly “Three Stars” players. This month’s “Fourth Star” is passionate and longstanding New Jersey Devils fan Mark Baumann. Mark hails from Sandyston, N.J., and has been a Devils season-ticket holder since 1986. Click here to watch a video on Mark’s Devils fandom.
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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Rookie of the Month for the month of October 2025.
Matvei Michkov (RW – PHI)
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov, who led all rookies in goals (4), points (t-9), power-play goals (3), power-play assists (t-3), power-play points (6) and shooting percentage (minimum: 1 SOG/GP; t-20.0%) across 11 games, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for October.
Michkov edged Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (1-8—9 in 9 GP), Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (0-7—7 in 11 GP), Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (3-2—5 in 9 GP), New York Islanders right wing Maxim Tsyplakov (1-4—5 in 10 GP) and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen (4-1-0, 2.48 GAA, .905 SV%) for the honor.
Michkov, who made his NHL debut on Oct. 11 at VAN, also ranked among the top October rookies in assists (3rd; 5) and shots on goal (3rd; 20) while pacing rookie forwards in both total (202:43) and average (18:26) time on ice – behind only Hutson overall (250:53 TOI, 22:48 TOI/GP).
Michkov recorded a trio of multi-point performances, highlighted by his first two NHL goals (both on the power play) on Oct. 15 at EDM (2-0—2). He became the first Philadelphia player to score his first two career goals in the same contest since Vinny Prospal on March 8, 1997 at PIT (2-0—2) and – at 19 years, 311 days – the youngest Flyers player with a multi-goal game since Nolan Patrick (19 years, 196 days) on April 3, 2018 at NYI (2-1—3).
Michkov, the seventh overall pick from the 2023 NHL Draft, is the first Philadelphia skater who has been selected as a “Rookie of the Month” since left wing James van Riemsdyk in November 2009 (4-5—9 in 12 GP).
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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
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For some Halloween fun, the Washington Capitals faced off with the Montreal Canadiens.
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On Halloween in 1974, the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens faced each other for the very first time. The Canadiens went on to shutout the Capitals 3-0. Ken Dryden would stop all 19 shots to earn the shutout.
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Thoughts on the Game
So this was a conflicting one for me because I love Halloween, and I love to go trick or treating, so when I saw the Capitals were at home this year for Halloween I was surprised. Especially since most of the time the team played on Halloween, they’re normally on the road, so I’m able to get some trick or treating in, and then relax watching the game. But anyways, enough about me, more about the game lol.
I thought this was another good game for the Caps against a Montreal Canadiens team that was looking to bounce back from an embarrassing 8-2 loss to Seattle the other night. First period existed, but the second period things came alive for the score sheet as the Caps would get three goals, but so would the Habs. It seemed for every solid goal the Caps scored, they would have breakdowns that let Habs get the opportunity to score on quality chances, which they did.
The disallowed goal was completely offsides for the Caps, and the Habs responded by getting two of their own, but I love how the Capitals responded to tie the game up and then in the third period take the 6-3 victory. And man does it feel nice to see Alex Ovechkin score in person. 5 goals in 9 games, and on pace for 46 goals to surpass Wayne Gretzky. I hope Ovi gets 50 this season.
Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
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The Washington Capitals are back for a three game homestand starting with a visit from the New York Rangers.
#Caps50Facts
On October 9th, 1974, the Washington Capitals made their NHL debut on the road against the New York Rangers. The Capitals fell to the Rangers 6-3. Jim Hrycuik scored the first Capitals goal in franchise history at 5:06 of the first period, and tallied an assist in the third period to record the first multi-point game in franchise history. Ron Anderson scored the Capitals first powerplay goal while Bill Mikkelson would take the first penalty in franchise history. Ron Low made 37 saves on 43 shots faced in the loss. #Caps50Facts
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Thoughts on the Game
This was a fun game. When we heard that the Rangers recalled forward Matt Rempe, and was putting him in the lineup, you knew there were going to be fireworks at some point. I just didn’t expect it in the first three minutes when defenseman Dylan McIlrath dropped the gloves with Rempe. Hell of a fight too.
I loved the response from the rest of the team after the fight as well. Seeing Alex Ovechkin score not one, but two goals, and that weren’t empty netters or weird bounces, was exciting to see. Ovi was on fire last night. The only thing I didn’t like was that the Caps let the Rangers back into it a couple of times. This probably should have been more of a 4-2 win, because honestly, two of the Rangers goals where on weird bounces/plays. But the Caps got the win, and everyone, except for the Rangers fans, left happy last night.
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of October 21st through 27th.
First Star – Mark Stone (RW – VGK)
Stone recorded multiple points in each of his three appearances, leading the NHL with 2-6—8 overall and 1-3—4 on the power play to lift the Golden Knights (6-2-1, 13 points) into first place in the Pacific Division on the strength of a perfect week. Stone posted 1-2—3, highlighted by his 39th career game-winning goal (and 20th w/ VGK), in a 6-1 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings Oct. 22. He then collected a pair of assists as Vegas rallied from a trio of deficits to defeat his former team, the Ottawa Senators, 6-4 in a Nevada Day matinee on Oct. 25. Stone finished the week with 1-2—3, his 39th career three-point performance (and 20th w/ VGK), in a 7-3 victory against the San Jose Sharks Oct. 26. The 32-year-old Stone, who captained Vegas to the Stanley Cup in 2022-23, tops the NHL with 4-13—17 through nine total contests this season. He also shares the League lead in assists (13) and power-play points (7).
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Second Star – Juuse Saros (G – NAS)
Saros stopped 60 of the 62 shots he faced, going 2-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average, .968 save percentage and one shutout to propel the Predators (3-5-0, 6 points) to a 3-0-0 week on the heels of a 0-5-0 start to the season. Saros made 33 saves, including 24 over the final two periods, for his 24th career shutout in a 4-0 win versus the Boston Bruins Oct. 22. He then turned aside 27 shots, including the final 12 against, as Nashville overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, Oct. 25. The 29-year-old Saros, who signed an eight-year extension with the Predators in July, owns a 2-4-0 record, 2.74 goals-against average, .908 save percentage and one shutout through six total appearances this season. His 184 career wins and 24 career shutouts (all w/ NSH) both rank second in franchise history, behind only Pekka Rinne.
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Third Star – Matt Duchene (C – DAL)
Duchene tallied 3-3—6 in three contests as the Stars (7-2-0, 14 points) earned a pair of wins in advance of traveling across the Atlantic Ocean for this week’s 2024 NHL Global Series Finland presented by Fastenal (Nov. 1-2 vs. FLA). He notched one assist in a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres Oct. 22 before registering 1-2—3, his 53rd career three-point performance, in a 5-2 triumph against the Boston Bruins Oct. 24. Duchene then scored twice, including his 51st career game-winning goal, in a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Oct. 26. The 33-year-old Duchene, now in his second season with Dallas, has found the score sheet in seven of his nine total appearances in 2024-25 to lead the Stars in goals (6) and points (11).
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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
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It’s the second game of a back to back for the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals.
#Caps50Facts
10/22/24 Fact: Bill Clement won two Stanley Cups with the Philadelphia Flyers before being traded to the Washington Capitals for the first overall pick in the 1975 NHL Draft. Clement would become the Capitals captain for the 1975-76 season, but would only play 46 games before being traded to the Atlanta Flames for two players and a 1976 1st Round Pick.
10/23/24 Fact: During the 1988 Patrick Division Semifinals, Dale Hunter scored in overtime to give the Washington Capitals the Game 7 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers as their rivalry would continue to grow. Hunter’s overtime goal is one of the most celebrated moments in Capitals history.
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Thoughts on the Game
I thought this was a good game for the Capitals, but not a great game. After taking the commanding 4-0 lead, it looked like the Caps took their foot off the gas and let the Flyers back into the game.
The Capitals special teams were not very special either. They gave up two powerplay goals, and were 0 for 3 on their own powerplay. Usually the penalty kill is on point, but last night, not so much. The powerplay still needs a lot of work.
Connor McMichael was on hat trick watch last night, but unfortunately, he couldn’t get the third goal to complete the hat trick. I’ll get to throw that first hat as a STH hopefully soon.
Also, Alexander Ovechkin netted his first goal at home this season with the empty netter giving him his second of the season and goal 855. I’m feeling good about Ovi. I think he can break it this year. He’s getting his chances, and once he gets that one really good one in, the floodgates are gonna open for him.
Coming to you from Philadelphia, PA join Michael Lindenbaum, Ben Taylor, and Sasha Kaplan as they cover the 2024 edition of Ranger Station featuring multiple moderated panels and interviews. In today’s edition, VFTG interviews Patrick David, David Fielding, Phillip Andrew, and Brennan Mejia.
Patrick David (Psycho Red Ranger)
David Fielding (Zordon)
Phillip Andrew (Merrick/Lunar Wolf Wild Force Ranger)
AwesomeMania is back with a new episode as Mike and Ben are joined by Jokes, Marcus, and Sin of Loading Snacks as they watch TNA Final Resolution (2005).
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