Gavin Brindley scores in OT, Nathan MacKinnon has 5 points as Avalanche beat Canucks

Gavin Brindley Scores Overtime Winner

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

Nathan MacKinnon’s Outstanding Performance

Nathan MacKinnon contributed two goals and three assists, achieving five points in the game and taking the NHL scoring lead with 29 points this season.

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.

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Goalie Performances and Game Highlights

Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves as Colorado won its third consecutive game and extended their point streak to 5-0-2. Kevin Lankinen finished with 27 saves for Vancouver.

Jake DeBrusk tied the game 4-4 with a power-play goal 3:01 remaining in regulation by tipping a shot from Brock Boeser past Blackwood.

Drew O’Connor scored a short-handed goal at 7:26 in the third period to tie the game once again.

Decisive Moments

Brindley’s overtime goal came on the rebound of his own shot, clinching the win for the Avalanche.

“Brindley scored on the rebound of his own shot to give the Avalanche the win.”

The Avalanche’s strong team effort sealed their victory in a tightly contested match.

Summary: Gavin Brindley’s overtime goal and Nathan MacKinnon’s five-point night propelled the Avalanche to a thrilling 5-4 win over the Canucks, marking Colorado’s third straight victory.

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