Cutter Gauthier joins Ducks legends, hitting 40 goals. His rapid scoring surge cements his place among Anaheim’s elite offensive talents.
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One point instead of possible two could have clinched playoffs tonight.
One point instead of possible two could have clinched playoffs tonight.
What do you feel like the team kinda fell short in that area?
What do you feel like the team kinda fell short in that area?
I think a little bit of our urgency, and I thought we had a great effort in the third period.
I think a little bit of our urgency, and I thought we had a great effort in the third period.
you know, hemming them in their, the ozone and, and getting great opportunities and great looks, but, I think we waited a little bit too long at times to, to have that urgency to, to really close out a game, and, I thought tonight was a great opportunity to, you know, clinch a playoff spot, but, you know, we, we fell a little short.
you know, hemming them in their, the ozone and, and getting great opportunities and great looks, but, I think we waited a little bit too long at times to, to have that urgency to, to really close out a game, and, I thought tonight was a great opportunity to, you know, clinch a playoff spot, but, you know, we, we fell a little short.
You’re about as close as you could be without being in.
You’re about as close as you could be without being in.
What, what’s that mindset like?
What, what’s that mindset like?
Is, I mean, I guess a little bit of frustration, but also a little bit of confidence knowing that, you know, you went pretty much all in.
Is, I mean, I guess a little bit of frustration, but also a little bit of confidence knowing that, you know, you went pretty much all in.
Yeah, I mean, it’s a nice feeling but, you know, kinda like you said, we’re not in.
Yeah, I mean, it’s a nice feeling but, you know, kinda like you said, we’re not in.
that’s, you know, that’s- that’s how it is and, you know, we haven’t clinched anything yet, and with two games to play, there’s, there’s still a lot of work to do.
that’s, you know, that’s- that’s how it is and, you know, we haven’t clinched anything yet, and with two games to play, there’s, there’s still a lot of work to do.
120 minutes to, to give it our all and, and, and give our best foot forward to, to make that push, and, you know, there’s a lot, lot of work to be done, like I said, but, I’m confident in the group that we’ll be able to do it.
120 minutes to, to give it our all and, and, and give our best foot forward to, to make that push, and, you know, there’s a lot, lot of work to be done, like I said, but, I’m confident in the group that we’ll be able to do it.
How much were you hearing the, “We want the playoff champs” there, and how much were you guys trying to use that as fuel?
How much were you hearing the, “We want the playoff champs” there, and how much were you guys trying to use that as fuel?
Yeah, huge.
Yeah, huge.
obviously, you know, these fans have been great for us, you know, ever since I’ve been here the last two years and, you know, they’ve been hungry to, to get back in the playoffs over these last seven years and, you know, they’re excited for it.
obviously, you know, these fans have been great for us, you know, ever since I’ve been here the last two years and, you know, they’ve been hungry to, to get back in the playoffs over these last seven years and, you know, they’re excited for it.
We’re excited for it.
We’re excited for it.
and you know, like I said, we fell short tonight, but we have a great opportunity to go on this road trip and cl- and get some, get some points.
and you know, like I said, we fell short tonight, but we have a great opportunity to go on this road trip and cl- and get some, get some points.
Get on the board first, but there was a little bit of a lull after that.
Get on the board first, but there was a little bit of a lull after that.
What do you feel like the Canucks did well to kind of get you guys off your game?
What do you feel like the Canucks did well to kind of get you guys off your game?
Say that one again.
Say that one again.
Canucks, what do you feel like they did well to, get you off your game– you guys off your game a little bit after that?
Canucks, what do you feel like they did well to, get you off your game– you guys off your game a little bit after that?
Yeah, I mean, you know, it was kind of a dagger when, when they score a short-handed goal on us.
Yeah, I mean, you know, it was kind of a dagger when, when they score a short-handed goal on us.
you know, it’s supposed to be a little bit It’s supposed to be the opposite way and, you know, that kinda kills it a little bit.
you know, it’s supposed to be a little bit It’s supposed to be the opposite way and, you know, that kinda kills it a little bit.
But like I said, I thought we responded really well, obviously tying it back up and, you know, they, they, they played a good game and, obviously a little bit better one than us tonight.
But like I said, I thought we responded really well, obviously tying it back up and, you know, they, they, they played a good game and, obviously a little bit better one than us tonight.
Is there something– So you’re going on the road last two games of the season.
Is there something– So you’re going on the road last two games of the season.
This is not the team you guys have been all season the last seven games.
This is not the team you guys have been all season the last seven games.
Is there something to be said about going on the road, getting that focus you need to, you know, take care of business?
Is there something to be said about going on the road, getting that focus you need to, you know, take care of business?
You’re away from family and stuff.
You’re away from family and stuff.
You’re just focusing, maybe getting ready for the playoffs.
You’re just focusing, maybe getting ready for the playoffs.
Is there an advantage in that?
Is there an advantage in that?
I mean, there’s always, you know, many different ways to look at every situation.
I mean, there’s always, you know, many different ways to look at every situation.
you know, I’m confident in our group that we’re gonna go there and, and do our job and, and, and play, you know, hard Anaheim Duck hockey, these last two games of the season to, to play in the playoffs and, you know, we fell short tonight.
you know, I’m confident in our group that we’re gonna go there and, and do our job and, and, and play, you know, hard Anaheim Duck hockey, these last two games of the season to, to play in the playoffs and, you know, we fell short tonight.
Could, you’re the first– franchise’s first 40-goal scorer since Corey Perry.
Could, you’re the first– franchise’s first 40-goal scorer since Corey Perry.
Does that mean anything to you?
Does that mean anything to you?
Yeah, obviously, you know, it’s a huge milestone and, and something I’m very proud of, but, I couldn’t have done it with- without all my line mates and teammates and, you know, it’s a really– It was a, it was a fun, fun to get that but, you know, that’s not, that’s not why I’m playing hockey.
Yeah, obviously, you know, it’s a huge milestone and, and something I’m very proud of, but, I couldn’t have done it with- without all my line mates and teammates and, you know, it’s a really– It was a, it was a fun, fun to get that but, you know, that’s not, that’s not why I’m playing hockey.
I’m playing hockey to, to win games and, and eventually win a Stanley Cup.
I’m playing hockey to, to win games and, and eventually win a Stanley Cup.
So, like I said, you know, unfortunate ending tonight, but I’m confident in the bounce back with this team.
So, like I said, you know, unfortunate ending tonight, but I’m confident in the bounce back with this team.