Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Edge Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley netted the decisive goal just 1:08 into overtime, securing a 5-4 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, B.C.
Nathan MacKinnon delivered a standout performance with two goals and three assists, moving into the NHL's scoring lead. Artturi Lehkonen added two goals, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each contributed two assists for Colorado.
“Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his second goal against the Vancouver Canucks with teammate Valeri Nichushkin during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver,”
— Darryl Dyck, The Canadian Press via AP
Vancouver’s Kevin Lankinen stopped several key shots, including a close-range attempt by Ross Colton, as Quinn Hughes and the Canucks’ defense worked to contain Colorado’s offense.
“Vancouver Canucks’ Linus Karlsson celebrates his goal with Kiefer Sherwood during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche.”
— Darryl Dyck, The Canadian Press via AP
The Avalanche overcame multiple lead changes before Brindley sealed the win in extra time, underscoring Colorado’s resilience and dominant offensive chemistry.
Author’s Summary
The Avalanche triumphed over the Canucks in a thrilling overtime showdown, highlighted by Nathan MacKinnon's five-point night and Gavin Brindley’s game-winning goal.
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