Gauthier scores winner to extend goal streak as Ducks beat Flames 5-3

Cutter Gauthier extended his five-game goal streak with a late tying goal, enabling the Anaheim Ducks to defeat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Friday night. This marked the Ducks' fourth consecutive victory. Gauthier, who has netted 10 of his 12 goals this season during the streak, one-timed a pass from Mikael Granlund to score the tying goal with just 1:34 remaining in the game. The Ducks became the first team since the 1991-92 Pittsburgh Penguins to score at least five goals in seven straight games.

In addition to Gauthier's goal, Jeff Malott, Tristan Luneau, Leo Carlsson, and Nikita Nesterenko scored for Anaheim, while Joel Hanley, Joel Farabee, Morgan Frost, and Zayne Parekh scored for Calgary. Morgan Frost and Zayne Parekh each contributed two assists for the Flames. The Flames extended their five-game home winning streak to a halt.

Lukas Dostal took the start for Anaheim but was forced off the bench after conceding three goals in the first period. Ville Husso, who had given up seven goals in his previous start, came in and stopped all 10 shots he faced, improving his record to 2-3-0. Dustin Wolf, making his third straight start, recorded 24 saves for Calgary.