Gauthier Hat Trick Leads Ducks Past Senators in 6-3 Thriller
Anaheim erased a three-goal deficit on Sunday night, with Judd Caulfield scoring twice and rookie Roger McQueen adding an insurance goal.
By Arjun Weber ·
Cutter Gauthier recorded his second career hat trick as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-3 on Sunday night in Anaheim, California. The victory marked the second win for Anaheim in its last nine games.
The Ducks trailed by three goals entering the second period before rallying to tie the score at 3. Gauthier then scored the go-ahead goal with 1:50 remaining in the third period while Anaheim held a two-man power play advantage. He added a second goal just 36 seconds later to extend the lead.
Judd Caulfield contributed two goals for the winner, while rookie Roger McQueen scored the final goal of the game. Leo Carlsson recorded three assists for Anaheim, which converted four of its five power play opportunities.
Goalie Laurent Brossoit made 20 saves in his debut for the Ducks. Brossoit was recalled from San Diego of the AHL on Saturday, marking his second NHL appearance in three seasons.
The Senators dropped their third game on a five-game road trip. Claude Giroux provided a goal and an assist for Ottawa, while Thomas Chabot and Michael Amadio both scored in the first period. Jonas Johansson stopped 27 shots for the visitors.
The Senators will play at Buffalo on Wednesday night. The Ducks are scheduled to face Vancouver on Tuesday night.
