Cutter Gauthier posts three points, two power-play goals in Ducks overtime win

Gauthier's three-point night and two power-play goals Sunday suggest fantasy managers should add him where available.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 5, 2026

Cutter Gauthier scored two goals and one assist in 20:50 as the Ducks beat the Panthers 3-2 in overtime Sunday, October 4. Both goals came on the power play, and he finished with four shots.

The three points stand well above his recent averages of 0.73 points and 3.3 shots a night. His underlying play grades 100 out of 100 among forwards for shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Cutter Gauthier

Gauthier logged 20:50 against Florida, nearly four minutes above his 16:56 average. The Ducks leaned on him in overtime and he delivered on the power play, where he plays on the second unit and averages 2:35 a night. His two power-play goals match his recent 0.16 power-play points per game rate.

The left wing has four more games this week, coming Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. His process score says his shot volume and ice time should support consistent production. Managers in shallow formats should add him where he remains available, and rostered managers should start him while he sees this kind of usage.

What to do

• Add Gauthier where he remains available after his three-point performance and elite underlying play.

• Start Gauthier in all four of his remaining games this week.

• Monitor his power-play ice time to see if the two goals earn him more second-unit minutes.

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