Gavin Brindley's Overtime Goal Lifts Avalanche 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. Brindley carried the puck deep into the Vancouver zone and shot on goaltender Kevin Lankinen, who couldn't control the rebound. Brindley tapped the loose puck between the goaltender's legs to secure Colorado's first win in six overtime games.
Key Player Performances
- Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals and three assists, marking his second consecutive night with at least four points. He now leads the NHL in points (29) and goals (14).
- Artturi Lehkonen also scored two goals for the Avalanche.
- Valeri Nichushkin contributed two assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves in his second start of the season.
Team Momentum and Stats
Colorado has won five of its last six games and earned points in every game during that stretch. The Canucks, despite the loss, had significant contributions from Jake DeBrusk, Drew O'Connor, Kiefer Sherwood, and Linus Karlsson, each scoring a goal. Lankinen made 27 saves in the game.
Notable Milestone
MacKinnon gave Colorado an early 1-0 lead at 6:41 in the first period with a one-timer assisted by Nichushkin. He scored again just 1:29 later with a wrist shot, marking the 381st goal of his career. This milestone places MacKinnon third in franchise history, surpassing Peter Stastny's total of 380 goals. The all-time leaders are Joe Sakic with 625 goals and Michel Goulet with 456.
"MacKinnon gave the Avalanche a 1-0 lead at 6:41 of the first when he scored on a one-timer off a pass from Nichushkin. MacKinnon scored his second of the night just 1:29 later when he beat Lankinen with a wrister."
Author’s summary: Gavin Brindley's overtime goal capped a strong team effort, extending Colorado's winning streak and highlighting MacKinnon's rise to third place in franchise scoring history.
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