Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Edge Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, securing a 5-4 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks. Nathan MacKinnon led the way with two goals and three assists, taking the top spot in NHL scoring.
Key Player Contributions
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice for Colorado.
- Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each provided two assists.
Game Highlights
"Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his second goal against the Vancouver Canucks with teammate Valeri Nichushkin during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov." — Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
"Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) makes the save as teammate Quinn Hughes (43) and Colorado Avalanche’s Ross Colton (20) and Gavin Brindley (54) watch during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov." — Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
"Vancouver Canucks’ Linus Karlsson, back right, celebrates his goal with teammate Kiefer Sherwood during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov." — Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
"Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon, back right, celebrates his first goal as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson skates past during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025." — Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
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Summary
Brindley’s overtime goal capped a thrilling game where MacKinnon’s standout performance helped the Avalanche claim a 5-4 win over the Canucks.