Cutter Gauthier hat trick powers Ducks 6-goal rally, reset win over Senators

In a thrilling game against the Ottawa Senators, the Anaheim Ducks staged a 6-goal rally to secure a 6-3 victory in their home opener. The Ducks had been struggling, allowing six straight goals and a hat trick in their previous game. However, they rebounded with a stunning comeback, much like last season, led by a performance from rookie goaltender Cutter Gauthier.

Gauthier scored a hat trick, including two power play goals, to ignite the Ducks' attack. Judd Caulfield also contributed two goals, one of which was a power play deflection. The Ducks' defense, which had been struggling to stop their opponents, rallied to secure three power play goals in the third period, including one by Leo Carlsson.

This win marked the Ducks' second home victory in seven games and their first since last season. Head coach Joel Quenneville praised his team's resilience, noting that they were able to trust each other and make the necessary plays to come back. Gauthier expressed how the team came into the game flat and how the second goal sparked the crowd into life.

The Ducks head into a three-game Western Canada road trip, starting in Vancouver on Tuesday, and will return home to host Pittsburgh next Sunday, where they will debut their Hometown Remix jersey.