Ducks Rally Past Senators 6-3 Behind Gauthier
Cutter Gauthier scored his second career hat trick as Anaheim overcame a three-goal deficit to beat Ottawa.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Hockey
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-3 in Anaheim, overcoming a three-goal deficit. Cutter Gauthier scored his second career hat trick, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period.
Why it matters
The win came in the Ducks' second victory in nine games, while the Senators dropped their third game on a five-game road trip. The result shifts the standings picture for both clubs as they head into their next matchups.
The Ducks went 4 for 5 on the power play and erased a three-goal deficit, while Ottawa's Jonas Johansson stopped 27 shots. The source does not say how the result changes either team's position in the standings.
The players
Cutter Gauthier
Gauthier is an Anaheim Ducks forward who recorded his second career hat trick in the game.
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are an NHL franchise based in Anaheim, California, that won the game.
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are an NHL franchise based in Ottawa, Ontario, that lost the game.
The details
Gauthier scored from a sharp angle on a two-man advantage at 1:50 of the third period and added another 36 seconds later, extending the lead. Judd Caulfield scored two goals, Roger McQueen added one, and Leo Carlsson recorded three assists, while Laurent Brossoit made 20 saves in his Anaheim debut.
Timeline
Nov. 1, 2026: Ducks defeat Senators 6-3 in Anaheim.
Tuesday night: Ducks play at Vancouver.
Wednesday night: Senators play at Buffalo.
Season Trajectory
Gauthier's second career hat trick extends his early-career scoring run after his first. The Ducks' comeback from a three-goal deficit adds to a recent pattern of wins, while the Senators' loss continues a difficult road trip.
The Ducks' win and the Senators' loss shift the picture for fantasy rosters and standings watchers heading into the next week. Gauthier's two-goal third period and Leo Carlsson's three assists are the production to track in upcoming games.
The takeaway
Gauthier's two-goal third period turned a three-goal deficit into a Ducks win, a reminder that a single stretch can change a game's outcome. Readers tracking the team can watch how the Ducks follow the win on the road in Vancouver.
What happens next
The Ducks play at Vancouver on Tuesday night, and the Senators play at Buffalo on Wednesday night.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Hockey coverage.
