MacKinnon Shines with 5 Points as Avalanche Overtake Canucks in OT
The Colorado Avalanche showcased a thrilling performance, overcoming the Vancouver Canucks with a final score of 5-4 in overtime. Nathan MacKinnon played a pivotal role, contributing with five points in the game, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top players.
Game Overview
The match saw a dramatic finish, with Jake DeBrusk tying the game for Vancouver with a power-play goal at 16:59 in the third period. However, the Avalanche quickly regained momentum when Gavin Brindley scored the winning goal just one minute and eight seconds into overtime, sealing the victory for Colorado.
Nathan MacKinnon’s Stellar Performance
Nathan MacKinnon continued his impressive form, notching two goals and three assists. His performance marked his fifth point of the game while he was on the bench during the overtime winner. MacKinnon now boasts a nine-game point streak, accumulating a total of 19 points with eight goals and 11 assists during this stretch.
Key Statistics
- MacKinnon’s Season Stats: 14 goals, 29 points, leads NHL
- Avalanche Record: 10 wins, 1 loss, 5 overtime losses
- Canucks Record: 8 wins, 8 losses, 1 overtime loss
- Lehkonen’s Contribution: Scored two goals in the third period
Game Highlights
The Avalanche initially took a lead in the first period with MacKinnon scoring at 6:41. His second goal came at 8:10, a power-play shot that was significant as it made him only the third player in franchise history to score 381 career goals, surpassing Peter Stastny.
Linus Karlsson of the Canucks scored his first goal of the season, while Kiefer Sherwood netted his team-leading tenth goal. The game had a notable back-and-forth scoring dynamic with Seattle alternating wins and losses for nine consecutive games.
Goaltending Performance
Mackenzie Blackwood played a crucial role for the Avalanche, saving 29 shots in his second start of the season. Conversely, Kevin Lankinen gave a solid performance for the Canucks, making 28 saves. Canucks’ starting goalie, Thatcher Demko, remained unavailable for the second consecutive game.
Upcoming Matches
The Avalanche are set to continue their challenging schedule as they look to extend their winning streak. The Canucks, aiming to improve their consistency, will face off against the Winnipeg Jets next.
