Gauthier's Late Hat Trick Powers Ducks to Comeback Victory Over Senators

Anaheim forward Cutter Gauthier scored three goals in under two minutes during the third period, including a pair in 36 seconds, to complete his second NHL hat trick. The Ducks overcame a 3-0 deficit with six unanswered goals, four of them on the power play, to defeat Ottawa 6-3 at Honda Center. Gauthier now has five goals in his last two games, showcasing his offensive surge and ability to create chaos around the net.

Cutter Gauthier scored three goals in under two minutes during the third period of a November 1, 2026, game at Honda Center, including two in 36 seconds, to complete his second NHL hat trick and power the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-3 comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Ducks erased a 3-0 deficit by scoring six unanswered goals, four of which came on the power play, marking only the second time in franchise history they had won by three or more goals after trailing by at least three—previously achieved against the Hartford Whalers on January 14, 1994. Gauthier now has five goals in his last two games and 15 shots on net during that span, with key contributions from Leo Carlsson (three assists) and Tristan Luneau (two assists). Goaltender Laurent Brossoit, recalled from San Diego earlier that week, started in place of Lukas Dostal and Ville Husso after their struggles, allowing three goals on his first seven shots before stabilizing. The game also featured a five-minute major and game misconduct for Ottawa’s Dylan Cozens after a late hit on Anaheim’s AJ Greer, while Ridly Greig was penalized for crashing into Brossoit, prompting a strong reaction from the Ducks.

The Ducks (6-7-1) had lost seven of their last eight games prior to this win, making the comeback particularly significant. Coach Joel Quenneville confirmed plans to take three goalies on an upcoming road trip starting Tuesday in Vancouver, signaling ongoing roster experimentation amid inconsistent goaltending.