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

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

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

Vancouver’s Jake DeBrusk forced the extra period when he tipped in a Brock Boeser pass during a power play with only 3:01 left in regulation.

Key Performances

Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in the third period, one of them with a man advantage.
Nathan MacKinnon netted two goals just 1:28 apart in the first period, also adding three assists for a total of five points.
Valeri Nichushkin recorded two assists for Colorado, which now leads the NHL with a 10–1–5 record.
Cale Makar extended his lead among defensemen with two assists, bringing him to six goals and 15 assists for 21 points.

Vancouver Highlights

Drew O’Connor scored short-handed.
Linus Karlsson tallied on a creative between-the-legs move.
Kiefer Sherwood capitalized on a turnover for his team-leading 10th goal of the season.

Game Context

Both teams entered the matchup after winning the previous night. Vancouver edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 at home, while Colorado routed the Edmonton Oilers 9–1 on the road.

Goaltending Report

Kevin Lankinen, starting his second consecutive game for Vancouver, made 27 saves.
Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood turned aside 29 shots.

Vancouver goalie Thatcher Demko missed his second straight game after being absent from practice on Friday.

Author’s Summary

Colorado prevailed in an intense overtime matchup as Nathan MacKinnon’s five-point night showcased MVP-level dominance, propelling the Avalanche to the top of the NHL standings.

EverythingGP — 2025-11-10