MacKinnon Leads Avalanche to 5-4 Overtime Victory Over Canucks
By Jim Morris
VANCOUVER — Gavin Brindley scored just 68 seconds into overtime to secure a 5-4 NHL win for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks Sunday night.
Key Moments and Scorers
- Jake DeBrusk of Vancouver forced overtime by deflecting in a Brock Boeser pass on a power play with 3:01 remaining in the third period.
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in the third period for Colorado, including a power-play goal.
- Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals in 1:28 during the first period, one on a power play, giving Colorado an early 2-0 lead. He also contributed three assists, totaling five points in the game.
- Valeri Nichushkin provided two assists, while defenseman Cale Makar collected two assists, holding the league lead among defensemen with 21 points from six goals and 15 assists.
Canucks Scoring
- Drew O’Connor scored short-handed.
- Linus Karlsson scored with a slick between-the-legs play.
- Kiefer Sherwood netted his 10th goal of the season off a turnover.
Team Status and Player Notes
Both teams entered the game coming off wins the previous night: Vancouver defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3, and Colorado dominated the Edmonton Oilers 9-1.
Vancouver’s Kevin Lankinen, starting for the second consecutive game, made 27 saves. Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood recorded 29 saves.
"Goaltender Thatcher Demko did not dress for the second consecutive game after missing practice Friday. Head coach Adam Foote said he could play Tuesday against the visiting Winnipeg Jets."
The Avalanche continue to lead the league with a 10-1-5 record, while the Canucks stand at 8-8-1.
Summary: Nathan MacKinnon's five-point performance, including two early goals, powered the Avalanche past the Canucks 5-4 in overtime, with Brindley sealing the win shortly after the extra period began.
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