MacKinnon's 5-Point Game Leads Avalanche to 5-4 OT Victory Over Canucks
Nathan MacKinnon had an outstanding performance with two goals and three assists, steering the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Game Highlights
- Gavin Brindley scored the game-winning goal 68 seconds into overtime for Colorado, now holding a 10-1-5 record.
- Artturi Lehkonen contributed two additional goals to the Avalanche’s tally.
- MacKenzie Blackwood made 29 saves, securing the victory for Colorado.
- For the Canucks, Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O’Connor, and Jake DeBrusk each scored, keeping the game competitive.
- Goalie Kevin Lankinen, playing his second straight night, stopped 27 shots but took the loss for Vancouver, now 8-8-1.
Key Moments
MacKinnon opened scoring 6:41 into the first period, capitalizing on a pass from Valeri Nichushkin and finding an open net to extend his point streak to nine games. Shortly afterward, he netted a power-play goal, marking his 58th career game with two goals.
The Canucks responded strongly as Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the year. His clever move involved bringing the puck from below the goal line, threading it through his own feet, and beating Blackwood:
Linus Karlsson really did that. 😮💨
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 10, 2025
Next Up
Vancouver will host the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night, looking to rebound from this narrow loss.
Author’s Summary
Nathan MacKinnon’s electrifying 5-point night propelled the Avalanche to a thrilling 5-4 overtime win behind strong individual and team efforts from both sides.
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