Brindley Scores in Overtime to Lift Avalanche Over Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Key Players and Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon contributed two goals and three assists, claiming the NHL scoring lead with 29 points this season.
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each added two assists for the Avalanche.
- Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves, helping Colorado secure their third consecutive win and extend their point streak to 5-0-2.
- Vancouver goal scorers included Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O'Connor, and Jake DeBrusk.
- Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen recorded 27 saves in the game.
Overtime Thriller
Brindley scored the game-winning goal by capitalizing on a rebound of his own shot early in OT. MacKinnon earned an assist on the play despite having left the ice, finishing the night with five points.
“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.”
Late-Game Drama
- Jake DeBrusk tied the game at 4-4 with a power-play goal by deflecting Brock Boeser's shot late in the third period (3:01 remaining).
- Lehkonen put Colorado ahead 3-2 early in the third period (28 seconds in), redirecting a Brent Burns pass.
- Drew O'Connor responded for Vancouver with a short-handed goal at 7:26, knotting the score again.
- Lehkonen then scored his second goal on a rebound during a power play at 9:47, giving Colorado a 4-3 lead.
Summary
The Avalanche secured a thrilling overtime victory, boosted by strong performances from MacKinnon, Lehkonen, and Brindley, while Blackwood's goaltending was key to their winning streak.
Author's summary: The Avalanche edged out the Canucks 5-4 in overtime with Brindley’s winning goal and MacKinnon’s standout five-point night, extending their unbeaten streak.
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