Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Defeat Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley netted the deciding goal just 1:08 into overtime, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, B.C.
Nathan MacKinnon delivered a dominant performance with two goals and three assists, moving him to the top of the NHL scoring chart. Artturi Lehkonen also scored twice, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each contributed two assists for Colorado.
“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. 9, 2025.” — 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 game in Vancouver, B.C.” — 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.” — Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
With this victory, Colorado extended its strong start to the season, powered by MacKinnon’s consistent offensive brilliance and Brindley’s clutch finishing.
Author’s Summary
The Avalanche edged out the Canucks 5-4 in overtime as Brindley sealed the win and MacKinnon led with a five-point showcase, fueling Colorado’s early-season surge.