Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Nathan MacKinnon contributed significantly with two goals and three assists, taking over the NHL scoring lead.
Throughout the game, notable moments included MacKinnon's celebrations alongside teammate Valeri Nichushkin during the first period. Meanwhile, Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen made several crucial saves under pressure from Colorado players Ross Colton and Gavin Brindley.
"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, back right, 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
Nathan MacKinnon’s first goal was celebrated as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson skated past him during the first period, capturing the intense competition in the arena.
"Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon, back right, 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
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Summary: Gavin Brindley's overtime goal secured a 5-4 win for the Avalanche, with Nathan MacKinnon dominating as the NHL scoring leader with five points.
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