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NHL·RECAP·April 23, 2026 08:37 AM ET

Ducks' Gauthier scores late winner to tie series with Kings

Gauthier ties Ducks-Kings series at 2-2.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 231 min read
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What happened: Anaheim Ducks forward Gauthier scored the go-ahead goal with 2:28 left in the third period of Game 4, lifting Anaheim to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The win evens their first-round playoff series at 2 games apiece after the Kings held a 2-1 lead entering the contest. Gauthier's tally came off a scramble in front of the net.

Why it matters: Tying the series shifts momentum to the Ducks heading into Game 5 at home, where they boast a strong playoff record. Historically, series tied 2-2 go to Game 7 about 35% of the time in NHL playoffs.

By the numbers: Series: Ducks 2-2 Kings Game 4: Ducks 3-2 (Gauthier GWG 17:32 3rd) Standings: Pacific Div. rivals; no major injuries reported Head-to-head: Kings won first two games

What to watch: Focus on Game 5 Thursday in Anaheim; watch Kings' response and Ducks' goaltending stability.

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