Cutter Gauthier Leads Ducks' Surprising Playoff Push

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The Anaheim Ducks are leading the Pacific Division in mid-March,

thanks to a hot sophomore season from Forward Cutter Gothier.

The 22-year-old has already hit 32 goals for his first 30-goal campaign

and is on track for 70 points total. He stepped up big from his rookie year of 20 goals and 44 points.

Gothier credits feeling more at home in the league,

plus extra ice time under new coach Joe Quineville,

who's giving him over three minutes more.

Per night. Veteran teammate Chris Crider raves about Gothier shot, skating,

and knack for finding the net.

Gothier says the vets like Reader have been wide open to questions,

helping the young guys blend right in.

The Ducks mixed that youth with experience, featuring top young scores like Gothier,

Leo Carlson, and rookie Beckett Sinecki alongside vets such as

Crider, Jacob Truba, and Radco Goudus.

It's fueled their surprising run past low outside expectations.

Now they're pushing for their first playoffs in eight years,

with Gothier eyeing 50 goal potential down the road.

The toughest games are ahead, but the team is locked in on that Stanley Cup path.

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