Gavin Brindley scores in OT, Nathan MacKinnon has 5 points
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Gavin Brindley has transformed early-season promise into undeniable presence, turning heads with a breakout performance that firmly secures his place in Colorado’s lineup.
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Brindley (concussion) is good to play in Saturday's clash against Edmonton, per Conor McGahey of Altitude TV.
Gavin Brindley scored in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche eradicated their five consecutive overtime loss streak with a 5-4 win Sunday night at Rogers Arena.
Gavin Brindley won the game for the Avalanche in overtime. The 21-year-old, who saw his first shift in extra time, scored his second goal in two games after playing almost half the night on the top line with Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen.
Gavin Brindley missed the last two games due to a concussion, which raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming match. Conor McGahey of Altitude TV confirmed that Brindley is now ready to rejoin the team.
The Avalanche called up forward Daniil Gushchin from the AHL on Saturday, a move made as Gavin Brindley continues his recovery from a concussion. With Brindley out and listed as day-to-day, Colorado is left with just 11 healthy forwards.