Brindley's OT Goal Secures Avalanche Victory Over Canucks
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Key Players and Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon contributed two goals and three assists, surpassing the NHL scoring lead with 29 points on the season.
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, including a game-winning goal in the third period and a crucial rebound goal during the power play.
- Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each added two assists for Colorado.
- Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 29 shots as the Avalanche extended their winning streak to three games and remained unbeaten in their last seven matches (5-0-2).
Vancouver Canucks Scoring Efforts
- Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O'Connor, and Jake DeBrusk scored for Vancouver.
- DeBrusk scored a power-play goal with 3:01 left in regulation to tie the game 4-4 by tipping Brock Boeser's shot.
- O'Connor netted a short-handed goal to tie the game earlier in the third period.
- Goaltender Kevin Lankinen made 27 saves.
Crucial Moments
During overtime, Brindley pounced on the rebound of his own shot to clinch the win. MacKinnon assisted on the play after leaving the ice, accumulating five points for the night.
Lehkonen's timely third-period goals, including a redirection off Brent Burns' pass 28 seconds in and a rebound at 9:47, were pivotal in Colorado gaining the lead.
"Brindley scored on the rebound of his own shot to give the Avalanche the win."
"MacKinnon had two goals and three assists to take over the NHL scoring lead."
Summary: Brindley's overtime winner and MacKinnon's dominant performance helped the Avalanche secure a thrilling 5-4 win over the Canucks, maintaining their strong form this season.
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