Brindley Scores in Overtime
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
MacKinnon Leads NHL Scoring
Nathan MacKinnon contributed two goals and three assists, taking over the NHL scoring lead. Artturi Lehkonen also scored twice, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each added two assists for Colorado.
Key Moments and Players
- Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrated his second goal with teammate Valeri Nichushkin during the first period.
- Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) made several saves as teammates Quinn Hughes (43) and Colorado’s Ross Colton (20) and Gavin Brindley (54) watched during the second period.
- Linus Karlsson of the Canucks celebrated his goal with teammate Kiefer Sherwood in the first period.
- Nathan MacKinnon celebrated his first goal despite Elias Pettersson skating past him.
"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."
"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."
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Summary
Brindley's overtime goal secured a thrilling 5-4 win for the Avalanche, with MacKinnon's impressive performance boosting him to the top of NHL scoring this season.