Ducks outpace Penguins with late goals for 5-2 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 at the Honda Center on November 8, 2026. After a strong opening by the Penguins, the Ducks surged ahead, highlighted by Cutter Gauthier's hat trick, which he capped with an empty-net goal. Despite two late power-play scores from the Penguins in the third period, they could not bridge the gap. The Ducks have now won five consecutive games, while the Penguins struggle with only one victory in their last five outings.
- •Cutter Gauthier scored a hat trick for Anaheim.
- •Ducks scored three unanswered goals after a strong Penguins start.
- •Final match score was 5-2 in favor of Anaheim.
- •Penguins remain struggling, losing four of five recently.
- •Ducks now on a five-game winning streak.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins outclassed, fight back not enough
"The very expensive and talented young players of the Anaheim Ducks (10-7-1) produced, with some help from an exiled Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) forward. A promising Penguins start waned, and Anaheim accelerated to a 5-2 win at the Honda Center.
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