Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Defeat Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, securing a 5-4 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Key Players and Moments
- Nathan MacKinnon led the way with two goals and three assists, taking over the NHL scoring lead for the season.
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each contributed two assists for the Avalanche.
- Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves as Colorado claimed their third straight win, extending their point streak to five wins, no losses, and two overtimes (5-0-2).
- For Vancouver, Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O'Connor, and Jake DeBrusk each scored goals; Kevin Lankinen recorded 27 saves.
Overtime and Late-Game Action
Gavin Brindley scored on the rebound of his own shot during overtime to clinch the win for the Avalanche.
MacKinnon earned an assist on Brindley's overtime goal after exiting the ice, tallying five points for the game and reaching an NHL-leading 29 points for the season.
With just over three minutes left in regulation, DeBrusk tied the game 4-4 on a power-play goal by tipping Brock Boeser's shot past Blackwood.
Third Period Highlights
- Lehkonen gave Colorado a 3-2 lead early in the third period with a redirect off a Brent Burns pass, just 28 seconds in.
- Drew O’Connor responded with a short-handed goal to tie the game again at 7:26.
- Lehkonen scored his second goal of the night on a rebound during another Avalanche power play at 9:47, putting them ahead 4-3.
The back-and-forth contest showcased intense scoring and critical plays that kept the fans on the edge until Brindley’s decisive overtime goal.
Author's Summary
Brindley’s overtime winner and MacKinnon’s stellar five-point night propelled the Avalanche to a thrilling 5-4 comeback win over the Canucks, extending Colorado’s winning streak and MacKinnon’s scoring lead.
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