Gavin Brindley's OT goal lifts Avalanche past Canucks

Gavin Brindley's OT Goal Lifts Avalanche Past Canucks

Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Brindley advanced the puck into Vancouver's zone, shot on Kevin Lankinen, who couldn't secure the rebound, and tapped it between the goaltender's legs to secure Colorado's first win in six overtime games.

Key Player Contributions

Nathan MacKinnon: two goals, three assists; now leads NHL with 29 points and 14 goals; scored twice in the game.
Artturi Lehkonen: scored twice.
Valeri Nichushkin: two assists.
MacKenzie Blackwood: 29 saves in his second start of the season.

Team and Player Highlights

Colorado has won five of its last six games and earned points in all of them. MacKinnon opened the scoring at 6:41 with a goal off a pass from Nichushkin, then scored again 1:29 later with a wrister, marking his 381st career goal, surpassing Peter Stastny for third in franchise history.

Vancouver's scorers included Jake DeBrusk, Drew O'Connor, Kiefer Sherwood, and Linus Karlsson. Lankinen made 27 saves, but the Canucks lost for the first time in five regulation past regulation games this season.

"MacKinnon now leads the NHL in points (29) and goals (14), continuing to be a pivotal force for Colorado."

Author's note: The game showcased MacKinnon's outstanding performance, solidifying his place among franchise legends and exemplifying Colorado's resilience in recent matchups.

The Rink Live — 2025-11-09