ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Late in the 17th game of his NHL career, Cutter Gauthier finally scored a goal for the Anaheim Ducks. Gauthier’s teammates and coaches don’t expect he’ll have to wait so long for the second goal in what’s already been a tumultuous year for a gifted rookie learning all about the multifold challenges of pro hockey.

The Detroit Red Wings had the game in hand, and then let it get out of hand. Their constant trips to the penalty box past the midway point Friday at Honda Center let the Anaheim Ducks gain momentum and erase the Wings' two-goal lead.

Cutter Gauthier scores his first NHL goal in the third period as the Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 6-4.

Cutter Gauthier scored his first NHL goal to put the Ducks ahead with 8:51 to play, and Anaheim rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 6-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

Cutter Gauthier's first NHL goal broke a third-period tie, Ross Johnston added to the lead 38 seconds later and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the visiting Detroit Red Wings 6-4 on Friday night.

Cutter Gauthier (Anaheim Ducks) with a Goal vs. Detroit Red Wings, 11/15/2024

For the second straight game, the Detroit Red Wings had a two-goal lead in the second period. But unlike Wednesday’s contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Red Wings couldn’t find a way to come out on top against the Anaheim Ducks and lost,