Brindley's goal pushes Avs past Canucks

NEW YORK: Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Sunday night.

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Gavin Brindley, No.54, of the Colorado Avalanche scores the game-winner.

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Brindley carried the puck into the Vancouver end and put a shot on Kevin Lankinen, who could not corral the rebound. Brindley tapped it between the goaltender’s leg to give Colorado their first win in six games beyond regulation. Colorado have won five of their last six and have earned at least a point in every game over that span.

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and three assists, Artturi Lehkonen also scored twice, Valeri Nichushkin had two assists and Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 29 shots in his second start of the season. It was the second straight night MacKinnon had at least four points and now leads the NHL in points (29) and goals (14).