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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.Wesley Walker Youth Jersey . -- The Sacramento Kings are set to become the first major professional sports franchise to accept Bitcoin virtual currency for ticket and merchandise purchases. Keyshawn Johnson Jersey . Jay Feely kicked a 41-yard field goal in overtime, and the Cardinals edged the Tennessee Titans 37-34 in overtime after blowing a 17-point lead late in the fourth quarter. http://www.jetsrookiestore.com/Jets-Wayne-Chrebet-Jersey/ . -- The Magic have their first victory of the new year. Jachai Polite Jets Jersey . 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Add the s for sizzling.Selection Sunday is fast approaching -- Nov. 20.---=PROJECTED BIDS BY CONFERENCE=*- automatic qualifierBig Sky (4): Cal Poly (5-2), Eastern Washington (6-1), Montana (5-2), *North Dakota (6-2)Big South (1): *Charleston Southern (4-2)CAA (4): *James Madison (6-1), Richmond (7-1), Stony Brook (5-2), Villanova (6-2)Missouri Valley (5): North Dakota State (6-1), South Dakota (4-3), *South Dakota State (5-2), Western Illinois (5-2), Youngstown State (5-2)NEC (1): *Saint Francis (5-3)OVC (2): *Jacksonville State (6-1), Eastern Illinois (5-3)Patriot (1): *Lehigh (6-2)Pioneer (1): *San Diego (6-1)Southern (3): Chattanooga (7-1), Samford (6-1), *TThe Citadel (7-0)Southland (2): *Sam Houston State (7-0), Central Arkansas (6-1)Moved In: South Dakota (4-3)Dropped Out: Tennessee State (5-2)On the Bubble: Maine (4-3), New Hampshire (5-3), Tennessee State (5-2), Weber State (5-2)---=STATS PROJECTED PAIRINGS=Top 8 seeds have first-round byes(Richmond and The Citadel seed lines adjusted for bracket balance)Western Illinois-North Dakota winner at No.dddddddddddd 1 seed North Dakota StateEastern Illinois-Villanova winner at No. 8 seed James MadisonSamford-Charleston Southern winner at No. 5 seed The CitadelSouth Dakota-Cal Poly winner at No. 4 seed Sam Houston StateSan Diego-Montana winner at No. 7 seed South Dakota StateSaint Francis-Youngstown State winner at No. 2 seed Eastern WashingtonCentral Arkansas-Chattanooga winner at No. 3 seed Jacksonville StateLehigh-Stony Brook winner at No. 6 seed Richmond ' ' '