Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Defeat Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, securing a 5-4 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks. Nathan MacKinnon led the Avalanche with two goals and three assists, overtaking the NHL scoring lead.
Key Players and Contributions
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice for Colorado.
- Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each contributed two assists.
Game Highlights
"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 against the Avalanche." – Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
"Nathan MacKinnon celebrates his first goal as Elias Pettersson skates past during the first period of the NHL game in Vancouver." – Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
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Summary: Nathan MacKinnon's outstanding performance, highlighted by Brindley's overtime goal, led the Avalanche to a close 5-4 win over the Canucks.