Brindley Scores in Overtime, Avalanche Defeat Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Key Performances for Colorado
- Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals and three assists, earning five points total and taking the NHL scoring lead with 29 points this season.
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, including a key goal 28 seconds into the third period.
- Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each contributed two assists.
- Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves, helping the Avalanche secure their third straight win and extend their point streak to 5-0-2.
Highlights for Vancouver
- Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O'Connor, and Jake DeBrusk scored for the Canucks.
- Kevin Lankinen stopped 27 shots in goal.
- DeBrusk tied the game 4-4 with a power-play goal by tipping Brock Boeser's shot with 3:01 left in regulation.
- O'Connor scored a short-handed goal at 7:26 in the third period, leveling the game again.
Decisive Overtime Moment
In overtime, Brindley scored on the rebound of his own shot, clinching the win for the Avalanche. MacKinnon assisted on the play after leaving the ice, marking his fifth point of the night.
"MacKinnon got an assist on the play after he had left the ice, giving him five points on the night and an NHL-leading 29 on the season."
Period Summary
- Lehkonen gave Colorado a 3-2 lead early in the third period with a redirection of Brent Burns’s pass.
- Lehkonen’s second goal came on a rebound during a power play at 9:47, pushing the Avalanche ahead 4-3.
The Avalanche’s determination and strong performances from their key players enabled them to secure a hard-fought overtime victory.
Author's summary: The Avalanche edged the Canucks 5-4 in overtime, powered by Brindley's winner and MacKinnon's five-point night, highlighting Colorado's strong team effort.
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