Anaheim Ducks Triumph Over New Jersey Devils
In an impressive display of teamwork and skill, the Anaheim Ducks triumphed over the New Jersey Devils with a 4-1 victory on Sunday night in Anaheim. Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke were instrumental in the win, each contributing a goal and an assist. Goalie Lukas Dostal turned in a standout performance, making 32 saves to secure the Ducks’ success. Additional goals from Frank Vatrano and Chris Kreider also helped propel the Ducks to this decisive win.
Devils’ Struggles and Ducks’ Dominance
Jack Hughes single-handedly provided the scoring spark for New Jersey, netting the team’s only goal in the third period. Devils goalie Jake Allen recorded 26 saves during the match. This victory marks the Ducks’ third consecutive win and solidifies their position as a top contender in the Pacific Division, tying them for first place with both the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Edmonton Oilers. With 15 points after just 11 games, this is the best start for Anaheim since the 2014-2015 season, showcasing a renewed hope for a team eager to end a seven-year absence from the playoffs.
Game Highlights
The Ducks took charge early, scoring three goals within the first 22 minutes. Their first goal came just minutes into the game: Sennecke received a pass from Gauthier, maneuvered past New Jersey’s Dennis Cholowski, and deftly placed a shot under Allen’s arm. Gauthier followed suit with a spectacular goal just 1:54 into the second period; from an extreme angle, he delivered a wrist shot that slipped under Allen’s pad, marking his team-leading seventh goal of the season.
Despite a much-needed surge from the Devils in the third period, highlighted by Hughes’s impressive two-on-one goal assisted by Dawson Mercer, Anaheim’s strong defensive play held off the late-game comeback attempts. Kreider capped off the match with an empty-net tally, ensuring the Ducks’ convincing victory.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Devils will host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, while the Ducks are set to face the Florida Panthers at home on Tuesday.
