Gavin Brindley sealed the win for the Colorado Avalanche with a goal just 1:08 into overtime, giving his team a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, B.C.
Nathan MacKinnon had a standout performance with two goals and three assists, moving to the top of the NHL scoring chart. Artturi Lehkonen also contributed two goals, while Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each provided 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.
Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) makes a save as teammate Quinn Hughes (43) and Colorado’s Ross Colton (20) and Gavin Brindley (54) watch during the second period.
Vancouver Canucks’ Linus Karlsson celebrates his goal with teammate Kiefer Sherwood during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche.
Colorado’s explosive offense, led by Nathan MacKinnon and capped by Gavin Brindley’s overtime goal, powered the Avalanche past the Canucks in a thrilling 5-4 road victory.