Ducks Steal Victory in Montreal with Gauthier’s Late Goal
Anaheim’s comeback in Montreal kept fans on the edge of their seats, delivering a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Canadiens. The Ducks had lost two straight games, including a shutout the day before, but their fortunes changed thanks to a late-game heroics from Cutter Gauthier. With just 2:30 left on the clock, Gauthier received a slick behind-the-back pass from Jeffrey Viel and snapped the puck past rookie Jacob Fowler, sealing the win for Anaheim.
Troy Terry returned from a nine-game absence due to an upper-body injury and made an immediate impact. He scored once and set up two others, including the tying goal that sent the game into a tense final stretch. Leo Carlsson was also instrumental, netting two goals and an assist, while Chris Kreider contributed two assists, helping Anaheim move into first place in the Pacific Division. Goalie Lukas Dostal was solid in net, stopping 27 shots and holding Montreal at bay during critical moments.
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For Montreal, it was another heartbreaking night. They fell behind early, trailing 2-0 after Carlsson’s opening goals, but Alex Newhook and Cole Caufield rallied to tie the game 2-2 in quick succession. Nick Suzuki then gave the Canadiens a brief lead, only for Terry to respond and level the score. Despite strong individual performances, Montreal couldn’t convert on the power play, going 0-for-4 and that inability to capitalize ultimately cost them the game. Rookie Fowler made 24 saves in his second NHL start, showing promise but also facing the pressure of a late-game loss.
This game highlights the fine margins in the NHL, where a single play in the final minutes can determine the outcome. Anaheim’s ability to respond after two consecutive defeats shows resilience and the growing chemistry among their stars. For Montreal, the loss underscores the challenge of closing games, even with promising offensive talent and young goalies stepping up. The Canadiens remain just two points behind Tampa Bay for second place in the Atlantic Division, keeping the playoff race tight and intense.
Looking ahead, Anaheim hosts the Philadelphia Flyers, aiming to continue their push in the Pacific, while Montreal prepares for a crucial matchup against the Boston Bruins. Both teams have high stakes and fans can expect more high-drama action as the season approaches its critical stretch.
Stay tuned for continuous coverage, detailed analysis and all the latest updates as these playoff races heat up and every goal counts in this tight NHL season.
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