{"id":321827,"date":"2026-05-18T22:03:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T22:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/321827\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T22:03:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T22:03:47","slug":"the-shocking-injury-that-ducks-cutter-gauthier-played-through-in-postseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/321827\/","title":{"rendered":"The shocking injury that Ducks\u2019 Cutter Gauthier played through in postseason"},"content":{"rendered":"

The shocking injury that Ducks\u2019 Cutter Gauthier played through in postseason<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to believe how productive Cutter Gauthier was for the Anaheim Ducks<\/a> in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs considering what he was playing through.<\/p>\n

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Gauthier broke both his L1 and L2 vertebrae<\/a> on March 30 in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>, he confirmed in his end-of-season interview earlier this week, but didn\u2019t miss a single contest in the postseason.<\/p>\n

Not only that, he led the Ducks in scoring<\/a>, amassing 12 points in 12 games as Anaheim was defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> in six games in Round 2.<\/p>\n

It was a warrior mentality for the 22-year-old, who was one of Anaheim\u2019s best players on a game-by-game basis this spring.<\/p>\n

The fifth overall selection in the 2022 NHL Draft also enjoyed a breakout campaign in the regular season, amassing 41 goals and 69 points in 76 games. By all accounts, he projects as a future superstar for the franchise.<\/p>\n

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Gauthier was traded to the Ducks after being drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>, in return for defenseman Jamie Drysdale<\/a> and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.<\/p>\n

That looks like an absolute steal of a trade for general manager Pat Verbeek and the front office.<\/p>\n

Before breaking into the NHL, Gauthier played two seasons at Boston College, producing at above a point-per-game pace in both of them. He was also terrific for the United States at the World Junior Hockey Championship, helping the country win back-to-back gold medals in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n

He was a key piece of the Ducks\u2019 attack in 2025-26, and a catalyst of one of the franchise\u2019s best seasons in a decade.<\/p>\n

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Anaheim advanced to the dance for the first time since 2017-18 before upsetting the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> \u2014 who had been to two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals \u2014 in Round 1.<\/p>\n

Although the campaign ended in disappointment against a seasoned Golden Knights club, it was a huge step forward for the franchise.<\/p>\n

The Ducks are flush with young talent, and this trip to the playoffs looks like it will be the beginning of serious contention in Southern California.<\/p>\n

Related: Ducks most to blame for 2nd round loss to Golden Knights<\/a><\/p>\n

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