What Happened
Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier extended his remarkable November scoring run by netting a goal against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. This marked his 14th goal in his last seven games, a feat not accomplished by an NHL player since Mario Lemieux and Alexander Mogilny in the 1992-93 season. Additionally, Gauthier tied a 105-year-old league record by scoring in 12 games during his team's first six games of a calendar month, matching the achievement of Punch Broadbent and Joe Malone in 1921-22. The 22-year-old has already recorded three hat tricks this month against Ottawa, Vancouver, and Pittsburgh. His season total now stands at 16 goals in 18 contests.
Key Details
- Gauthier has scored 14 goals in his last seven games.
- He is the first player since 1992-93 to reach 14 goals in seven games.
- He tied a record for scoring in 12 games in a team's first six games of a month.
- The previous record holders for this monthly streak were Punch Broadbent and Joe Malone.
- Gauthier has three hat tricks in November 2026.
- His current season total is 16 goals in 18 games.
- He recorded 41 goals and 28 assists in 76 games last season.
What It Means
Gauthier's performance places him among the elite historical scorers in NHL history, specifically regarding short-term scoring bursts and monthly consistency. Matching a record from 1921-22 highlights the exceptional nature of his current form. For the Ducks, having a player generate this level of offense in the early part of the season provides a significant boost to their offensive output and playoff positioning potential.
What's Next
Gauthier will continue his November scoring streak as the Ducks face their next scheduled opponent. The team will likely look to maintain their offensive momentum while managing the workload of their star forward. No specific return timeline or injury update is mentioned, as this is a performance milestone rather than a medical issue.