Brindley scores in OT, MacKinnon has 2 goals and 3 assists as Avalanche beat Canucks 5-4

Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Beat Canucks 5-4

Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, securing a 5-4 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks. Nathan MacKinnon led the charge with two goals and three assists, taking over the NHL scoring lead.

Key Players and 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 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 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

Game Overview

The Avalanche’s offensive effort, led by MacKinnon’s standout performance, combined with strong support from teammates, allowed Colorado to edge out Vancouver in a high-scoring and intense matchup.

Summary

Nathan MacKinnon’s two goals and three assists, along with an overtime winner by Gavin Brindley, fueled the Avalanche’s narrow 5-4 victory over the Canucks.

Author's summary: MacKinnon outshines with five-point night, propelling Colorado Avalanche past Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in a thrilling overtime finish.

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