Cutter Gauthier delivered a dramatic performance in Anaheim, recording his second career hat trick to lead the Ducks to a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. The game featured a stunning turnaround as Anaheim overcame a three-goal deficit, with Gauthier scoring the go-ahead goal early in the third period from a sharp angle. He capitalized on a two-man power play advantage, followed by a second goal just 36 seconds later to secure a two-goal cushion and seal the win.
Anaheim erases three-goal deficit behind Gauthier’s late surge and Brossoit’s debut save
Supporting Gauthier’s offensive explosion, Judd Caulfield and rookie Roger McQueen each added two goals, while Leo Carlsson recorded three assists to fuel the Ducks’ second win in nine games. The team’s special teams were pivotal, converting four of five power play opportunities. In net, Laurent Brossoit made a strong impression in his Anaheim debut, stopping 20 shots in his second NHL game in three seasons after being recalled from the San Diego Gulls.
For the Senators, the loss marks their third defeat on a five-game road trip. Claude Giroux contributed a goal and an assist, while Thomas Chabot and Michael Amadio scored in the first period. Goalie Jonas Johansson faced heavy traffic, making 27 saves but unable to prevent the late collapse. The result highlights the Ducks’ resilience, as they demonstrated the ability to mount a high-scoring comeback against a competitive Ottawa squad.
Source: Yahoo Sports
