Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Edge Canucks 5–4
Gavin Brindley scored just over a minute into overtime to seal a 5–4 win 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 scoring lead. Artturi Lehkonen added two goals, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each recorded two assists for Colorado.
Game Highlights
- MacKinnon scored twice and assisted on three more goals.
- Lehkonen contributed two critical goals to keep Colorado ahead.
- Brindley’s overtime goal came 1:08 into the extra period.
- Goaltender Kevin Lankinen made key saves for Vancouver.
Moments from the Ice
“Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his second goal against the Vancouver Canucks with teammate Valeri Nichushkin during the first period,” — Darryl Dyck, The Canadian Press via AP.
“Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) makes the save as teammate Quinn Hughes (43) and Colorado Avalanche’s Ross Colton (20) and Gavin Brindley (54) watch during the second period,” — Darryl Dyck, The Canadian Press via AP.
“Vancouver Canucks’ Linus Karlsson celebrates his goal with teammate Kiefer Sherwood during the first period,” — Darryl Dyck, The Canadian Press via AP.
Earlier in the game, Elias Pettersson scored for Vancouver before MacKinnon equalized in the first period, setting the tone for a back-and-forth match that ended in Colorado’s favor.
Author’s Summary
The Avalanche rallied behind MacKinnon’s five-point night and Brindley’s overtime winner to earn a tight 5–4 victory over the Canucks in Vancouver.