Brindley scores in OT, MacKinnon has 2 goals and 3 assists as Avalanche beat Canucks 5-4

Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Edge Canucks 5-4

Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Key Performances for Colorado

Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals and three assists, taking over the NHL scoring lead with 29 points this season.
Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, including a third-period goal to give the Avalanche a lead.
Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each contributed two assists.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 29 shots, helping Colorado secure their third consecutive win and extend their point streak to 5-0-2.

Vancouver Canucks Highlights

Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O'Connor, and Jake DeBrusk each scored for the Canucks.
Kevin Lankinen made 27 saves in goal.
DeBrusk tied the game 4-4 with a power-play goal by tipping Brock Boeser's shot with 3:01 remaining in regulation.
O'Connor scored a short-handed goal at 7:26 of the third period to even the score once more.

Overtime Summary

"In the extra period, Brindley scored on the rebound of his own shot to give the Avalanche the win."

MacKinnon earned an assist on the overtime goal after he had left the ice, finishing the night with five points.

Notable Game Moments

Lehkonen gave Colorado a 3-2 lead just 28 seconds into the third period with a redirected pass from Brent Burns.
Lehkonen scored his second goal of the game on a rebound at 9:47 during a power play, putting the Avalanche ahead 4-3.

Author's summary: Gavin Brindley's overtime goal secured a thrilling 5-4 win for the Avalanche, highlighted by MacKinnon's five-point game and key contributions from Lehkonen and Blackwood.

Newsday — 2025-11-10

Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Edge Canucks 5-4

Key Performances for Colorado

Vancouver Canucks Highlights

Overtime Summary

Notable Game Moments

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