Gavin Brindley scored 1 minute and 8 seconds into overtime to lift the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks 5–4 on Sunday in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Nathan MacKinnon led Colorado’s offense with two goals and three assists, moving him into the NHL scoring lead. Artturi Lehkonen added two more goals for the Avalanche, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each registered two assists.
“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 hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.” — 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. 9, 2025.” — Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP
MacKinnon opened the scoring in the first period, sparking Colorado’s strong offensive performance in an end-to-end battle that extended into overtime.
Colorado outlasted Vancouver in overtime behind Nathan MacKinnon’s five-point night and Gavin Brindley’s timely goal to secure a 5–4 victory.