ANAHEIM — Cutter is sharp, and so are the Ducks.

With his first career NHL hat trick on Tuesday night, 21-year-old Cutter Gauthier helped the Ducks secure a second victory in eight days over the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

Following up on a shootout win on the road last week, the Ducks pulled away from the Panthers for a 7-3 win, sweeping a three-game homestand at the Honda Center to make it four straight wins for Coach Joel Quennville’s upstart group.

The Ducks (8-3-1, 17 points) lead the Pacific Division for the first time since Dec. 18, 2021.

Spurred on by Gauthier and fellow Swede Leo Carlsson, the talented duo put the Ducks in front 3:09 after the puck dropped.

At even strength, Gauthier hopped on the ice and Carlsson sprung him on a breakaway. From the slot,

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