3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-4 Win Over the Canucks

The Colorado Avalanche showcased strong offensive play, securing a 5-4 overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks on the road. Their recent form has been exceptionally high, highlighted by a 9-1 win against one of the elite Stanley Cup contenders at home.

The game was well-rounded in nearly every aspect except for the power play, which struggled, going 0-for-7. The Avalanche continued their west coast road trip on Sunday evening, visiting the Canucks, where they extended their control with a rare overtime triumph.

Nathan MacKinnon’s Outstanding Performance

Discussions about the best player in the world often center on Connor McDavid, but Nathan MacKinnon is making a compelling case. He might currently be playing his finest hockey.

MacKinnon was a nightmare for the Canucks, having a hand in all five goals.

He has accumulated nine points in his last two games and recorded at least one point in each of his last nine games. Over this stretch, he scored eight goals and amassed 19 points. He is nearly averaging a goal and an assist per game, with a total of 14 goals and 15 assists across 16 games.

Cohesion with Artturi Lehkonen

The partnership between MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen has been exceptional and continually proves to be a valuable combination for the team.

The Hockey Writers — 2025-11-10