MacKinnon nets 5 points as Avalanche beat Canucks 5-4 in overtime

MacKinnon Scores Five Points as Avalanche Edge Canucks 5-4 in Overtime

By Jim Morris

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Gavin Brindley scored just 68 seconds into overtime, giving the Colorado Avalanche a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.

Jake DeBrusk of Vancouver forced the overtime by deflecting a Brock Boeser pass during a power play with 3:01 remaining in the third period.

Key Performances for Colorado

Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in the third period, including a power-play goal.
Nathan MacKinnon contributed two goals within 1:28, one on a power play, establishing a 2-0 lead in the first period.
MacKinnon also added three assists, finishing with five points total.
Valeri Nichushkin recorded two assists.
Cale Makar, leading all defensemen in scoring with 21 points, earned two assists.

Canucks' Goal Scorers

Drew O’Connor scored short-handed.
Linus Karlsson impressed with a between-the-legs goal.
Kiefer Sherwood scored his team-leading 10th goal following a turnover.

Team Records and Context

Both teams entered the game off wins on Saturday: Vancouver defeated Columbus 4-3, and Colorado overwhelmed the Edmonton Oilers 9-1. The Avalanche lead the league with a 10-1-5 record.

Goaltending and Injuries

Kevin Lankinen started for Vancouver for the second consecutive night and made 27 saves.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 29 shots for Colorado.
Canucks’ goalie Thatcher Demko did not dress for the second game in a row after missing practice; coach Adam Foote said Demko could play Tuesday against Winnipeg.

“He could play Tuesday against the visiting Winnipeg Jets,” said Vancouver’s head coach Adam Foote about goalie Thatcher Demko.

Author's summary: MacKinnon led the Avalanche with five points in a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks, highlighting Colorado's league-best performance this season.

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