Gavin Brindley Scores in Overtime, Avalanche Defeat Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime to secure a 5-4 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in British Columbia.
Key Performances for Colorado Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals and three assists, becoming the NHL's leading scorer this season with 29 points.
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each contributed two assists.
- Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves, helping the Avalanche to their third consecutive win and extending their point streak to 5-0-2.
Highlights from Vancouver Canucks
- Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O’Connor, and Jake DeBrusk each scored for Vancouver.
- Kevin Lankinen finished the game with 27 saves in goal.
Overtime and Late Game Details
In overtime, Brindley scored on the rebound of his own shot, clinching the win for Colorado. MacKinnon earned an assist on the play despite being off the ice, capping a five-point 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.”
Jake DeBrusk tied the game at 4-4 with a power-play goal by tipping Brock Boeser’s shot past Blackwood with 3:01 left in regulation. Earlier, Lehkonen gave Colorado a 3-2 lead 28 seconds into the third period with a redirected pass from Brent Burns.
Drew O’Connor tied it with a shorthanded goal at 7:26, beating Blackwood from the left circle. Later, Lehkonen scored his second goal of the night on a rebound during another Avalanche power play at 9:47, putting Colorado ahead 4-3.
Game Summary
The Avalanche displayed resilience and strong offensive efforts, maintaining momentum through crucial goals and reliable goaltending to overcome the Canucks in a tightly contested overtime game.
Author's summary: Colorado's overtime triumph highlighted Nathan MacKinnon's rise as NHL scoring leader and showcased key contributions from Brindley and Lehkonen in a thrilling 5-4 win over Vancouver.
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