What happened: Cutter Gauthier reached 14 goals over a seven-game stretch, becoming one of only a few NHL players to achieve the milestone since 1945. The scoring run extends a hot streak highlighted by back-to-back hat tricks earlier in November. His output also makes him the first skater in the salary cap era to reach that total in seven games.
Why it matters: The scoring surge establishes Gauthier as one of hockey's most dangerous offensive threats after Marc Denis evaluated his standing among elite goal scorers. His sustained production elevates Anaheim's attack during the early portion of the 2026-27 regular season.
By the numbers: Gauthier has scored 14 goals across his last seven games and 10 over his last five. He is the first player in the NHL's salary cap era to record 14 goals in a seven-game span, matching a threshold previously reached by Mario Lemieux and Alexander Mogilny.
What to watch: Anaheim continues its November schedule with Gauthier aiming to extend his scoring streak.