Cutter Gauthier silenced the Pittsburgh Penguins with his third hat trick in just eight days, driving the Anaheim Ducks to a dominant 5-2 victory on Sunday night. The forward’s relentless offensive output extended his goals streak to six games and his points streak to a career-best eight games. Gauthier finished the night with three goals and an assist, including a decisive empty-netter in the final minute that sealed the win and highlighted his four multi-goal performances during this prolific stretch.
Anaheim’s offensive surge continues with a historic five-game scoring streak
The Ducks’ attack was relentless, becoming the first team since the 1988-89 Los Angeles Kings to score at least five goals in eight consecutive games. Captain Mikael Granlund anchored the offensive effort with a goal and three assists, while Jackson LaCombe contributed three assists to tie a franchise record for consecutive games with an assist. Goalie Laurent Brossoit delivered a steady performance, stopping 32 shots to secure his fourth win in four starts, keeping the Ducks’ five-game winning streak alive.
Pittsburgh attempted a late rally but could not overcome a 4-0 deficit. Kris Letang and Rickard Rakell scored power-play goals in the third period to cut the lead, with Evgeni Malkin adding two assists. However, Arturs Silovs, who stopped 20 shots, could not prevent the Penguins from snapping their four-game winning streak. Gauthier’s efficiency remains notable, as he has scored eight of his 13 goals in this six-game span on the power play, cementing his status as the NHL’s hottest scorer.
Source: Yahoo Sports
