Anaheim Ducks vs Ottawa Senators

The momentum shifted permanently at 1:35 of the second period on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Cutter Gauthier snapped an unassisted goal past Jonas Johansson. Before that shot, the Anaheim Ducks were staring down a 3-0 deficit and a restless Honda Center crowd. By the final horn, they had buried the Ottawa Senators under six unanswered goals for a 6-3 victory.[1][2][5]

Ottawa had dictated the opening 20 minutes with ruthless even-strength execution. Philip Tomasino, Claude Giroux, and Michael Amadio all found the net on just seven first-period shots, exploiting Anaheim's defensive gaps. The Senators looked entirely in control, threatening to hand the Ducks their eighth loss in nine games.[1][4]

Instead, Anaheim's special teams took over the contest. The Ducks drew five penalties and converted on four of them, dismantling Ottawa's penalty kill with clinical puck movement. Gauthier anchored the power-play unit, netting two of his three goals on the man advantage to secure his second career hat trick.[1][3]

Leo Carlsson orchestrated the comeback from the half-wall, distributing three primary assists to keep the Senators scrambling. His vision unlocked shooting lanes for Judd Caulfield, who scored twice, including the equalizer late in the second period. Rookie Roger McQueen then capped the scoring with a power-play strike in the third.[1][5][6]

The shot metrics reflected Anaheim's growing dominance as the game progressed. After managing only eight shots in the first period, the Ducks outshot the Senators 25-15 over the final 40 minutes. They finished the night with a 53.7 percent Corsi rating and controlled the high-danger areas in the offensive zone.[1][3]

Discipline ultimately unraveled Ottawa's early advantage. The Senators took seven penalties totaling 25 minutes, highlighted by a late game misconduct and major penalty to Dylan Cozens for interference. That extended man advantage allowed Anaheim to bleed the clock and pad their lead without facing any late pushback.[1][3]

In the Anaheim crease, Laurent Brossoit delivered a stabilizing performance in his team debut. Recalled from the San Diego Gulls of the AHL just a day prior, Brossoit stopped 19 of the 22 shots he faced. After the turbulent first period, he shut the door completely, denying all 15 Ottawa attempts.[1][4]

The victory marked a rare historical milestone for the Anaheim franchise. It was their first three-goal comeback win since 2024, and only the second time in team history they erased a three-goal deficit to win by three or more goals. The only other instance occurred in 1994 against the Hartford Whalers.[2]

While neither locker room provided immediate post-game quotes to the broadcast, the on-ice result spoke volumes about Anaheim's resilience. The Ducks improved to 6-7-1 on the season, finding a desperately needed offensive spark. They have now scored 24 goals over their last four games, signaling a potential turnaround.[2]

Ottawa, meanwhile, leaves California searching for answers after dropping their third game on a five-game road trip. The Senators will need to repair their penalty kill before facing the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. Anaheim heads north to challenge the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.[4]