Cutter Gauthier Secures Ducks’ Win Against Flames With Late Goal
Cutter Gauthier scored the game-winning goal at 18:26 of the third period, lifting the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Gauthier one-timed a cross-ice pass from Mikael Granlund for his 12th goal of the season, capping off a four-game winning streak for Anaheim, Sportsnet.ca reported. The victory also marked the team’s seventh consecutive game recording five goals, a feat not accomplished since Mario Lemieux and the 1991–92 Pittsburgh Penguins.
Flames Build Early Lead as Dostal Gets Pulled
Calgary built an early lead after capitalizing on Anaheim goaltender Lukas Dostal, who was pulled after giving up three goals on 11 shots in the first period. William Stromgren, Joel Hanley, and Joel Farabee scored for the Flames to establish a 3-2 advantage after 40 minutes. Farabee’s goal marked his fifth straight home game scoring, putting him in company with Elias Lindholm, who scored in seven straight at the Saddledome during the 2021–22 season, noted Sportsnet.ca.
Anaheim answered immediately in the third. Just 17 seconds in, Matt Coronato headed to the penalty box for delay of game. Leo Carlsson tied the game at 3-3 on the ensuing power play just 55 seconds into the period. Carlsson’s goal extended his point streak to seven games. Ville Husso took over in net for the Ducks to start the second period and stopped all 10 shots he faced, including a crucial pad save against Coronato during a Calgary power play.
"I think we started slacking a little bit." William Stromgren shares his thoughts on the loss to the Ducks at the 'Dome. pic.twitter.com/Yxj9pn9Uqc
Milestones for LaCombe and Gauthier
Anaheim defenseman Jackson LaCombe picked up an assist to extend his point streak to nine games, setting a new franchise record for the longest point streak by a defenseman in Ducks history. He surpassed the previous mark held by Scott Niedermayer and Oleg Tverdovsky, according to Sportsnet.ca. Gauthier’s game-winner was his tenth goal during a five-game scoring streak. He just knows where to go and the puck finds him a little bit, Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Matchup
Who replaced Lukas Dostal in net for Anaheim?
Ville Husso took over at the start of the second period after Dostal allowed three goals on 11 shots. Husso stopped all 10 shots he faced to earn his second win of the season.
How did Anaheim capitalize on their special teams?
Leo Carlsson tied the game 55 seconds into the third period on a power play stemming from a delay-of-game penalty against Matt Coronato. Over the past five games, Anaheim’s power play has converted 13 of 23 opportunities.
What milestone did Jackson LaCombe reach?
LaCombe recorded an assist to extend his point streak to nine games, setting a new Anaheim franchise record for defensemen previously shared by Scott Niedermayer and Oleg Tverdovsky.
MAKE THAT NINE GOALS IN FOUR GAMES FOR CUTTER GAUTHIER 😳 pic.twitter.com/HjipQHeaa8
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"The physicality in our game went away."#Flames head coach Ryan Huska gives his assessment on the effort against the Ducks. pic.twitter.com/M0Gk0DF1PV
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