Cutter Gauthier Makes History With Back-to-Back Hat Tricks in Ducks' Narrow Win Over Canucks

Cutter Gauthier became the first player in Anaheim Ducks history to record hat tricks in consecutive games, scoring three times in a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Beckett Sennecke assisted on all three goals, marking the first four-assist game of his career. The Ducks' power play remained dominant, converting 10 of their last 12 opportunities during the stretch.

Cutter Gauthier made NHL history on November 3, 2026, by becoming the first player in Anaheim Ducks franchise history to record hat tricks in consecutive games, scoring three goals in a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. His third goal of the night came just four minutes into the third period, sealing the win and bringing his total to eight goals in his last three games. Beckett Sennecke assisted on all three of Gauthier’s goals, marking the first four-assist game of his career and highlighting a dominant power play that converted 10 of its last 12 opportunities over the same span. Gauthier’s performance also made him the second Ducks player ever to record three straight multi-goal games, joining Paul Kariya in 2000–01. The Ducks’ offensive surge—29 goals in their past five games—has been anchored by this recent stretch, with Gauthier emerging as a breakout scorer. Meanwhile, Vancouver’s late push, including two third-period goals by Jake DeBrusk and a desperate empty-net attempt, underscored the game’s tight margins. Physical play escalated in the final period, with two separate fights involving Max Sasson, Noah Warren, Sam Colangelo, and Paul Cotter, reflecting growing tension between the teams. The Ducks (7–7–1) continue their Western Canada road trip with games in Edmonton and Calgary.

The significance of Gauthier’s streak lies not just in its rarity but in the context of his early-career trajectory. As a rookie, he has now scored in four games this