Avalanche Defeat Canucks 5-4 in Overtime
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, securing a 5-4 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Key Performances
- Nathan MacKinnon led with two goals and three assists, taking over the NHL scoring lead with 29 points this season.
- Artturi Lehkonen contributed two goals, including a crucial third-period goal that put Colorado ahead.
- Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each recorded two assists for the Avalanche.
- Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 29 shots, helping Colorado win their third consecutive game and extend their point streak to 5-0-2.
Vancouver Highlights
- Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O'Connor, and Jake DeBrusk scored for the Canucks.
- Kevin Lankinen made 27 saves in net for Vancouver.
- DeBrusk tied the game 4-4 with a power-play goal by tipping Brock Boeser's shot with 3:01 left in regulation.
- O'Connor scored a short-handed goal at 7:26 of the third period, leveling the game again for Vancouver.
Overtime Decider
“Brindley scored on the rebound of his own shot to give the Avalanche the win.”
MacKinnon earned an assist on the overtime-winning play after leaving the ice, earning five points in total for the night.
Crucial Moments in Third Period
- Lehkonen put Colorado ahead 3-2 just 28 seconds into the period with a redirected pass from Brent Burns.
- Lehkonen added a second goal at 9:47 during a power play, scoring on a rebound that pushed the Avalanche ahead 4-3.
Author's summary: The Colorado Avalanche secured a thrilling 5-4 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks, powered by Brindley's OT goal and MacKinnon's league-leading offensive display.
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