Cutter Gauthier achieves franchise first with a rare feat after Ducks' two wins
A milestone after two wins
Gauthier described the achievement as a special moment after the Ducks beat the Canucks. He said he was surprised that earlier legends had not done it. The details of the franchise first are not provided. Gauthier focused instead on the team's two wins and the chance to continue its run.
A proven goal scorer
Gauthier leads the Ducks in goals and ranks fourth on the team with 15 points in 14 games. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound forward has scored at every level of his career.
He recorded 41 goals with the Ducks last year and scored 38 as a sophomore at Boston College. He helped the Eagles reach the 2024 NCAA title game.
Coaches note his all-around game
Former Boston College coach Greg Brown called Gauthier a goal scorer who would succeed in the NHL. Brown also said he could help the team defensively and would not hurt it if his scoring took time to develop.
Ducks coach Quenneville said Gauthier had been asking for time at center. He has taken faceoffs on the power play and at five-on-five.
Key points
- Gauthier has achieved a franchise first, but the milestone's details are not specified.
- He leads the Ducks in goals and has 15 points in 14 games.
- Gauthier scored 41 goals with Anaheim last year and 38 at Boston College.
- Quenneville said Gauthier has sought time at center and has taken faceoffs.