MacKinnon Scores Five Points as Avalanche Defeat Canucks 5-4 in Overtime
By Jim Morris
Overtime Victory
Gavin Brindley scored just 68 seconds into overtime, securing a 5-4 win for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.
Key Moments in Regulation
Jake DeBrusk tied the game for Vancouver by deflecting a Brock Boeser pass on a power play with 3:01 left in the third period.
Artturi Lehkonen netted two goals for Colorado in the third period, including one on the power play.
MacKinnon's Impact
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice within 1 minute and 28 seconds in the first period, one of those on a power play, giving the Avalanche a 2-0 lead. He also contributed three assists, totaling five points in the game.
Supporting Players
- Valeri Nichushkin registered two assists.
- Cale Makar, leading all NHL defensemen with 21 points (6 goals, 15 assists), added two assists.
- For the Canucks, Drew O’Connor scored short-handed, Linus Karlsson impressed with a notable between-the-legs move, and Kiefer Sherwood scored his team-leading 10th goal off a turnover.
Team Records and Recent Performance
The Avalanche now hold a league-best record of 10-1-5, while the Canucks stand at 8-8-1. Both teams entered the game following wins on Saturday: Vancouver beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3, and Colorado overwhelmed the Edmonton Oilers 9-1.
Goalie Performances
Kevin Lankinen, starting his second consecutive game for Vancouver, stopped 27 shots. Colorado’s Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves.
Additional Notes
Canucks’ goaltender Thatcher Demko missed his second straight game after not practicing on Friday. Head coach Adam Foote stated Demko might return Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets.
"Head coach Adam Foote said he could play Tuesday against the visiting Winnipeg Jets."
Author’s summary: Nathan MacKinnon led the Avalanche with five points, including two goals and three assists, propelling Colorado to a hard-fought 5-4 overtime victory against Vancouver.
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