Cutter Gauthier Breaks Ducks Record With Nine Goals in Four Games, Dominates on Power Play
Cutter Gauthier has set a new Ducks record by scoring nine goals in just four games, with seven of those coming on the power play—a feat only matched by Teemu Selanne and Dave Andreychuk since 1934. The 22-year-old forward, who had struggled early with only two goals in his first 11 games, has now tallied 11 goals and 17 points in 15 games, including a six-game point streak. His recent success is attributed to improved focus and the Ducks' strong power-play execution under coach Jay Woodcroft.
Cutter Gauthier has etched his name into Ducks history by scoring nine goals in four consecutive games, setting a new franchise record and becoming only the third player since 1934 to achieve seven power-play goals in such a span—joining Teemu Selanne (2008–09) and Dave Andreychuk (1992–93). The 22-year-old forward accomplished this feat during a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on November 6, 2026, opening the scoring on the power play and adding an assist. His recent surge began after a slow start—just two goals in his first 11 games—before breaking through with two power-play markers in a 7-6 loss to the Sabres on October 29, followed by back-to-back hat tricks against Ottawa and Vancouver. Since then, Gauthier has tallied 11 goals and 17 points in 15 games, including a six-game point streak. His current power-play goal streak of four games ties Selanne for second-longest in franchise history, behind Frederik Olausson’s five-game run in 1998–99. The Ducks’ power play has been central to his success, converting 12 of 20 opportunities over the four-game stretch (60%), with coach Jay Woodcroft credited for identifying opponent weaknesses pregame.
Gauthier attributes his turnaround to simplifying his game—abandoning overly creative plays in favor of quicker shot attempts. Head coach Joel Quenneville noted Gauthier’s scoring streakiness but emphasized his ability to capitalize when opportunities arise, especially on the power play. Beckett Sennecke also c
Gauthier’s breakout could elevate the Ducks’ profile in a competitive Pacific Division, potentially boosting ticket sales, merchandise demand, and fan engagement in Anaheim. As a young player achieving historic milestones early in his career, he may become a focal point for media narratives around NHL development and the value of specialized coaching—particularly in power-play systems. His rapid improvement after an early-season slump mirrors past comebacks like Patrick Kane’s 2014–15 resurgence, where confidence and tactical clarity led to elite production. The success of Woodcroft’s power-play strategy may influence other teams to reevaluate their special-teams coaching models, possibly affecting hiring trends in the league. However, whether this streak translates into sustained performance or remains a short-term anomaly is still unclear. If Gauthier continues at this pace, he could be a leading candidate for rookie honors, though that would depend on how other rookies perform acros