Gauthier logged a pair of power-play assists and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
Gauthier opened his 2024-25 account by helping out on goals from Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson. The 20-year-old Gauthier is still looking for his first NHL goal, but he remains in a top-line role for the Ducks after a lineup shuffle Tuesday. The rookie winger has picked up just the two assists to go with 13 shots on net, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM over six appearances this season.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Finds twine in win
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Gauthier scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 preseason win over Utah.
Gauthier scored early in the third period on a feed from Leo Carlsson. That pair of forwards could open the season in a top-line role, though it's no guarantee they both stay there if they slump. Gauthier had an assist in his NHL debut in April, and a strong campaign in 2024-25 could earn him some attention in the Calder Trophy voting.
Gauthier notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.
Gauthier took a pass from Leo Carlsson and set up Jackson LaCombe on the game-winning tally. It was a glimpse into the future for the Ducks, with Gauthier joining a growing talent pool after a surprise midseason trade from the Flyers. Gauthier may still need a taste of the AHL in 2024-25, but he'll likely be given every opportunity to win an NHL job in training camp.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Inks ELC
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Gauthier signed a three-year, entry-level deal with Anaheim on Sunday.
Gauthier was selected fifth overall by the Flyers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and his rights were flipped to Anaheim in the Jamie Drysdale trade earlier this season. In two seasons at Boston College, Gauthier dominated with 54 goals and 102 points through 73 games. The deal is expected to begin immediately and he could make his NHL debut in the Ducks' season finale against Vegas on Thursday.
Gauthier was traded from Philadelphia to the Ducks in exchange for Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round draft pick Monday.
Gauthier is one of the top prospects in the league after being selected fifth overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Flyers. The 19-year-old has 29 goals and 60 points in 49 career games with Boston College. He's also added 22 points across 14 total games in his last two World Juniors appearances. Gauthier reportedly did not want to play for the Flyers, which likely put the pressure on Philadelphia to make a move, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
