The Anaheim Ducks triumphed over the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a tightly contested game held in Montreal on March 15, 2026. The Ducks secured the win with Cutter Gauthier scoring the decisive goal with just 2:30 left in the match.
Leo Carlsson was a standout player for the Ducks, contributing significantly with two goals and an assist. Troy Terry, returning from a nine-game absence due to an upper-body injury, made an impact as well, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
The game was tightly contested, with the score tied at 3-3 at the end of the second period. Lukas Dostal, the Ducks’ goaltender, made 27 saves, while Jacob Fowler, in goal for the Canadiens, stopped 24 shots.
Nick Suzuki was notable for the Canadiens, scoring one goal and assisting on another, but it was not enough to secure a victory. The Canadiens were looking to bounce back after a recent 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
In a significant moment, John Carlson made his debut for the Ducks after being acquired from Washington, adding depth to the team’s defense. However, the Canadiens faced a setback as Kirby Dach left the game early due to an upper-body injury.
Radko Gudas of the Ducks was absent from the game, serving a five-game suspension for kneeing Auston Matthews in a previous match. The Ducks had been struggling, having lost their last two games before this victory.
After the game, Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis commented, “I found late in the third period, the last six or seven minutes, we didn’t manage risk properly.” Brendan Gallagher also noted the need for improvement, stating, “We’ve got to limit those chances.”
The Ducks will look to build on this momentum as they prepare to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Canadiens will aim to regroup as they host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.
