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Ducks' Overtime Magic: 11th Straight Home Opener Win!
5 Oct
Summary
- Cutter Gauthier scored two power-play goals, including the assist on the overtime winner.
- Mikael Granlund scored the game-winning goal in overtime, securing the Ducks' victory.
- The Anaheim Ducks secured their 11th consecutive win in home openers.
The Anaheim Ducks continued their impressive home opener tradition, defeating the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime on Sunday night. This victory extended their streak of winning consecutive home openers to 11.
Cutter Gauthier was a standout performer, scoring two power-play goals. He also contributed an assist on the decisive overtime goal, which was netted by captain Mikael Granlund just 4:14 into the extra period.
Leo Carlsson played a pivotal role in the Ducks' offense, dishing out three assists, including the feed to Granlund for the game-winner. Goalie Lukas Dostal was solid in net, making 29 saves for Anaheim.
The Panthers had tied the game late in regulation with a power-play goal from Brad Marchand. Florida played without defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who was a late scratch, and captain Aleksander Barkov, who is out with a left leg injury.
