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Ducks' Gauthier Clinches Overtime Win Against Golden Knights

11/23/2025

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Gauthier Clinches Overtime Win

Cutter Gauthier of the Anaheim Ducks scored with 1:03 left in overtime to seal a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Ducks improved to 6-1 in overtime this season, while the Golden Knights fell to 1-6 in OT.
Vegas led 2-0 on goals from Shea Theodore and Braeden Bowman before Anaheim tied with Jackson LaCombe and Olen Zellweger.
Tomas Hertl restored Vegas's lead before Troy Terry tied it.

Summary

Ducks Host Knights

Anaheim Ducks (NHL) host the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) on November 22, 2025, at Honda Center.
The Ducks lead the season series 1-0 after a 4-3 overtime win on November 8, 2025.
Vegas Golden Knights players Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore contributed in a win against the Utah Mammoth.
The upcoming game matters for the Pacific Division because the Knights seek momentum and the Ducks aim to rebound.

History

Historical Context

The Vegas Golden Knights, established in 2017, became the NHL's first expansion team since 2000. Their inaugural season was historic, as they reached the Stanley Cup Finals, a feat achieved by only one of 30 previous expansion teams. This success reshaped expectations for future franchises and intensified rivalries, particularly with the Anaheim Ducks, reflecting the evolving NHL landscape.

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Gauthier Clinches Overtime Win

Cutter Gauthier of the Anaheim Ducks scored with 1:03 left in overtime to seal a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Ducks improved to 6-1 in overtime this season, while the Golden Knights fell to 1-6 in OT.
Vegas led 2-0 on goals from Shea Theodore and Braeden Bowman before Anaheim tied with Jackson LaCombe and Olen Zellweger.
Tomas Hertl restored Vegas's lead before Troy Terry tied it.

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