Brindley Scores in OT, 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 on Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Key Player Performances
- Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals and three assists, rising to the top of the NHL scoring leaderboard with 29 points this season.
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, including a crucial goal early in the third period that gave Colorado the lead.
- Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each contributed two assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves, helping Avalanche win their third consecutive game and extend their point streak to 5-0-2.
- For Vancouver, Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O'Connor, and Jake DeBrusk each scored a goal.
- Canucks’ goalie Kevin Lankinen finished with 27 saves.
Game Highlights
In overtime, Brindley netted the game-winner on the rebound of his own shot. MacKinnon assisted despite being off the ice, earning five points in the game.
“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.”
Jake DeBrusk tied the game 4-4 with a power-play goal less than four minutes before the end, tipping a shot from Brock Boeser past Blackwood.
Lehkonen's first goal in the third period came 28 seconds in, redirecting a pass from Brent Burns to put Colorado ahead 3-2.
Drew O'Connor responded for Vancouver with a short-handed goal at 7:26, leveling the score again.
Lehkonen scored his second goal at 9:47 during another Avalanche power play, converting a rebound for a 4-3 lead.
Summary
The Avalanche edged the Canucks in a thrilling overtime finish, powered by Brindley’s decisive goal and MacKinnon’s standout five-point night.
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