Gavin Brindley's Overtime Goal Secures Win for Avalanche
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the visiting Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.
Key Moments of the Game
- Brindley drove the puck into the Vancouver zone and fired a shot on Kevin Lankinen. After Lankinen failed to control the rebound, Brindley tapped the puck between the goaltender’s legs to clinch the win.
- This marked Colorado’s first overtime win in six games, improving their recent performance.
Player Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and assisted three times, leading the Avalanche offense.
- Artturi Lehkonen added two goals.
- Valeri Nichushkin contributed two assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood, in his second start this season, stopped 29 shots.
Nathan MacKinnon’s performance marked his second consecutive game with at least four points, bringing him to the NHL lead with 29 points and 14 goals.
Colorado has now won five of their last six games, earning at least one point in every game during this streak.
Canucks Overview
- Jake DeBrusk, Drew O'Connor, Kiefer Sherwood, and Linus Karlsson each scored for Vancouver.
- Kevin Lankinen made 27 saves.
- The Canucks lost for the first time in five games beyond regulation this season.
MacKinnon’s Milestone
MacKinnon opened the scoring at 6:41 of the first period with a one-timer from Nichushkin’s pass. Just 1:29 later, he scored again with a wrister, marking the 381st goal of his career and passing Peter Stastny for third place in franchise history.
Joe Sakic (625) and Michel Goulet (456) remain first and second on the Avalanche’s all-time goal list.
Summary: Brindley’s overtime goal capped a dynamic performance by MacKinnon and the Avalanche, who continue their strong form with a decisive victory over the Canucks.
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