Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Edge Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley scored just 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Nathan MacKinnon contributed significantly with two goals and three assists, securing the NHL scoring lead.
Key Performers
- Nathan MacKinnon: 2 goals, 3 assists
- Artturi Lehkonen: 2 goals
- Valeri Nichushkin: 2 assists
- Cale Makar: 2 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
The Avalanche’s offense was balanced, supported by multiple players contributing goals and assists, helping them secure a close win in Vancouver.
Summary: Nathan MacKinnon’s standout performance with two goals and three assists, capped by Gavin Brindley’s overtime winner, propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a thrilling 5-4 victory over Vancouver.