Gauthier notched an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins.
Gauthier has seen most of his time on the wing in the NHL, but he got a look at center Friday while Mikael Granlund (upper body) is sidelined. While Gauthier had an assist, he also won just four of 20 faceoffs, which isn't a great sign for him sticking in the middle for an extended stretch. That said, the Ducks got mostly dominated at the dot as a whole Friday. Gauthier has five points, 21 shots, six hits and a minus-1 rating over six appearances this season.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Back in action versus Bruins
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Gauthier (upper body) will be in the lineup to face Boston on Friday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Gauthier will return to action after just one game on the shelf due to his upper-body problem. The 22-year-old winger is currently stuck in a three-game pointless streak, but he has registered eight shots on net over the stretch. In addition to taking back his top-six role, the Swede should also link up with the No. 1 power-play unit, where he has scored three of his four points this year.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Still sidelined Tuesday
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Gauthier (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Calgary on Tuesday, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.
Gauthier continues to be classified as day-to-day, so it's possible he'll be ready to face the Bruins on Friday. With the 22-year-old winger on the shelf, Roger McQueen will make his NHL debut against the Flames. For his part, Gauthier is currently mired in a three-game pointless streak and will no doubt be eager to score whenever he's cleared to return.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Participates in drills at practice
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Gauthier (upper body) participated in drills to begin Monday's practice session but left before line rushes and team drills, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Gauthier exited Saturday's game against the Flames in the first period due to an upper-body injury, and it's not yet clear whether the issue will impact his availability for Tuesday's rematch against Calgary. It was encouraging to see him do some work at practice Monday, though a better idea of his status for Tuesday's game could be revealed based on his participation in the team's morning skate. If Gauthier is unavailable, A.J. Greer and Nikita Klepov are candidates to see increased roles.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Leaves Saturday's game
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Gauthier (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Flames.
Gauthier was injured in the first period and ultimately ruled out for the game during the second frame. The 22-year-old's potential absence would be a big one, as he's earned four points over five games to start the season. If Gauthier is out for any stretch of time, A.J. Greer or Nikita Klepov could get chances to fill his top-six role.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Shines on power play
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Gauthier scored twice on four shots and added an assist, all on the power play, in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.
Gauthier scored in the first and second periods before helping out on Mikael Granlund's tally in overtime. Through two contests, Gauthier has four points, nine shots, four PIM, five hits and a plus-1 rating. He signed a six-year contract just before training camp, cementing his status as a core played for the Ducks in the years to come.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Inks six-year deal
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Gauthier signed a six-year, $81 million contract with the Ducks on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Gauthier is under contract just in time for training camp. The 22-year-old winger opted not to sign for maximum term, so he will be eligible for free agency while still in his prime at 28 years old. Gauthier can be safely penciled in as a top-six regular for the Ducks. He scored 41 goals and added 28 assists over 76 regular-season contests last year, and he could still find another level on offense as he continues to develop.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Adds two more helpers
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Gauthier notched two assists, including one on the power play, and added four shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights in Game 5.
Gauthier's known for his shooting, but he's showing off his playmaking with five helpers over his last two games. The 22-year-old winger set up goals by Beckett Sennecke and Olen Zellweger in this contest. Gauthier is up to four goals, eight assists, 37 shots on net, 34 hits and a minus-1 rating over 11 contests this postseason. The intensity of the playoffs hasn't been too much for him, which is a good sign for his status as a core piece of the Ducks' lineup going forward.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Trio of assists in win
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Gauthier notched three assists (two on the power play), four shots on goal and three hits in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.
Gauthier had a hand in tallies by Beckett Sennecke, Alex Killorn and Ian Moore, earning an assist in each period. Prior to Sunday, Gauthier had gone three games without a point, as he's found a bit of difficulty breaking through the Vegas defense. The 22-year-old winger has earned four goals, six assists, seven power-play points, 33 shots on net, 32 hits and a minus-1 rating over 10 playoff appearances.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Early impact in Game 6 win
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Gauthier scored a power-play goal on five shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Oilers in Game 6.
Gauthier has four goals and three helpers over six games this postseason, earning five of those seven points on the power play. The winger spent some time on the first line in this first-round series, but he was on the third line for Thursday's win. In addition to his offense, he's supplied 21 shots on net, 22 hits, four PIM and a plus-2 rating. The Ducks have had no trouble rolling three scoring lines, so Gauthier should be fine from just about anywhere in the lineup.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Three-point effort in Game 2 win
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Gauthier scored twice on four shots, dished an assist and added four PIM in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Oilers in Game 2.
Gauthier's first goal and his assist both came on the power play, and his second tally was the game-winner. The 22-year-old didn't get on the scoresheet in his playoff debut Monday, but he showed what kind of impact he can make in this contest. The winger had 41 goals, 69 points, 285 shots on net, 64 hits and 28 PIM over 76 regular-season outings, including 11 goals and 19 points with the man advantage.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Nets 41st goal of season
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Gauthier scored a goal Thursday in a 5-4 win over Nashville. He fired six shots.
It was Gauthier's 41st goal of the season, which moved him past Teemu Selanne (40; 2005-06) for the 10th-highest single-season goal total in franchise history. Gauthier finished the season on a six-game, seven-point scoring streak (five goals, two assists). He produced 69 points and fired 285 shots in 76 games this season.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Tallies twice in return
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Gauthier scored two goals on four shots and added two hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.
Gauthier's second goal -- his 40th tally of the season -- came on the power play in the third period and sparked a comeback after Brock Boeser's shorthanded goal put the Canucks up 3-1. The 22-year-old Gauthier missed the previous five games due to an upper-body injury and was limited to 13:47 of ice time in this contest. He's had an impressive breakout year with 40 goals, 67 points, 275 shots on net, 61 hits and a minus-2 rating across 74 appearances. If the Ducks are to make a run in the postseason, Gauthier will likely play a big part in leading their offense.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Back in lineup
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Gauthier (upper body) is available for Sunday's home game against the Canucks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Following a five-game absence, Gauthier will return to the lineup and skate on the third line with Jeffrey Viel and Mason McTavish. Gauthier was surging in the goal-scoring department prior to getting injured, generating 13 goals over 18 games since the Olympic break. The 22-year-old has three games to attempt to reach the 40-goal mark for the first time in his young career -- he's currently sitting at 38.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Remains unavailable
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Gauthier (upper body) won't play against Nashville on Tuesday and is expected to miss Thursday's matchup against San Jose, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
The Ducks hope Gauthier will be available to return for Sunday's contest against Vancouver, which is the final game of Anaheim's five-game homestand. He has already missed the past three outings and has done some light skating on his own, but he hasn't been participating in practices. Gauthier has registered 38 goals, 65 points and 271 shots on net in 73 appearances this season.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Questionable through weekend
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Gauthier (upper body), who has already been ruled out against San Jose on Wednesday, is considered questionable for the Ducks' next two home games as well, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
At this point, it seems likely that Gauthier will miss at least the next three games due to his upper-body problem. Since the Olympic break, Gauthier has racked up 13 goals and three helpers, including six power-play points, in his last 18 outings. With Gauthier on the shelf, Nathan Gaucher will make his NHL debut Wednesday.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Injured against Toronto
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Gauthier will not return to Monday's home contest against the Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury, per Eric Stephens of The Athletic.
Stephens noted that Gauthier was cross-checked in the first period, which forced the winger out of the game. The 22-year-old notched his team-leading 38th goal of the season prior to exiting. That marker came on the power play at 9:46 of the first period. The Ducks' next game is Wednesday in San Jose, so fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on Gauthier's status in the coming days.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Among NHL's top-10 snipers
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Gauthier scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Edmonton.
Gauthier is on a modest two-game, two-point streak (one goal, one assist). The goal was his 37th of the season (72 games). That puts the young forward in a tie with Tage Thompson for ninth in the NHL. Gauthier also has a team-leading 64 points this season.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: One of each in shootout win
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Gauthier scored a goal on five shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-5 shootout win over the Canadiens.
Gauthier has six goals and an assist over four contests in March. He struck early Friday, opening the scoring just 39 seconds into the game. The 22-year-old winger is looking like a real star with 32 goals, 57 points, 236 shots on net, 49 hits and a plus-6 rating over 61 appearances this season. He's on track to compete for a 40-goal campaign and has an outside chance to hit 80 points as well.
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Ducks' Cutter Gauthier: Scores twice in shootout win
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Gauthier scored two goals on nine shots and added two hits in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.
Gauthier got a lucky bounce on his first goal, but his second was a power-play snipe midway through the third period to force overtime. The 22-year-old winger continues to impress with both shot volume and efficiency. He's scored eight times on 46 shots over his last 11 games, adding four assists in that span. For the season, he has 28 goals, 52 points (13 on the power play), 222 shots on net, 48 hits and a plus-3 rating through 58 outings.
