UPDATE: In a thrilling finish, the Anaheim Ducks surged to a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on October 30, 2023, breaking their three-game losing streak. Just 4.1 seconds before the end of regulation, Troy Terry scored to force overtime, and Olen Zellweger clinched the win just 1:50 into the extra period.
The Ducks were down until Terry tapped in a rebound after Chris Kreider deflected a shot from Cutter Gauthier that hit the post, sending the home crowd at Honda Center into a frenzy. Zellweger, left unchecked during the overtime rush, easily found the net for his second goal of the season, sealing the remarkable comeback.
Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal made 16 saves, while Jackson LaCombe scored his first goal of the season, further energizing the Ducks, who are now back atop the Pacific Division. The win also marks their first home victory since October 16 as they kick off a six-game homestand.
The Mammoth, struggling with injuries, suffered their fifth loss in six games. Notably, Logan Cooley ended his eight-game goal drought, scoring his ninth goal of the season with 10:41 left in regulation. His one-timer deflected off Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson, marking a significant moment following his recent $80 million contract extension.
In the first period, the Ducks took an early lead when Ryan Strome assisted LaCombe’s goal. However, the Mammoth equalized late in the second period with Dylan Guenther’s eighth goal, set up by Nate Schmidt.
Ducks captain Radko Gudas returned from an eleven-game injury absence, enhancing the team’s morale. Meanwhile, forward Mikael Granlund remained sidelined for the tenth time in eleven games, highlighting the team’s ongoing injury challenges.
The Ducks will look to build on this momentum as they face the Boston Bruins at Honda Center on Wednesday. Fans are eager to see if the Ducks can maintain their winning streak after this electrifying comeback.
Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting season unfolds!