Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Edge Canucks 5–4
Gavin Brindley netted the winning goal 1:08 into overtime, securing a 5–4 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.
MacKinnon Leads with Five Points
Nathan MacKinnon delivered two goals and three assists, taking the NHL scoring lead with 29 points this season. Artturi Lehkonen also scored twice, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each added two assists. Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves, helping Colorado to its third consecutive win and extending the team’s points streak to 5-0-2.
Canucks' Offensive Effort
For Vancouver, Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O'Connor, and Jake DeBrusk each scored. Kevin Lankinen recorded 27 saves in goal.
Key Moments of the Game
- In overtime, Brindley followed up his own rebound to seal the victory for Colorado.
- MacKinnon earned an assist on the play before leaving the ice, finishing the night with five points.
- DeBrusk tied the game at 4–4 on a power play with 3:01 remaining, deflecting Brock Boeser’s shot past Blackwood.
- Lehkonen had earlier given Colorado a 3–2 lead just 28 seconds into the third period by redirecting a Brent Burns pass.
- O’Connor equalized short-handed at 7:26, before Lehkonen’s second goal at 9:47 reclaimed the lead for the Avalanche.
“Brindley scored on the rebound of his own shot to give the Avalanche the win.”
Summary
Brindley’s overtime heroics and MacKinnon’s five-point performance propelled the Avalanche past the Canucks in a high-scoring clash.
Author’s Summary: Colorado extended its unbeaten run behind MacKinnon’s leadership and Brindley’s overtime winner in a thrilling 5–4 road triumph over Vancouver.