Judd Caulfield records three points in Ducks win over Senators
The forward moved from the fourth line to the top unit, helping Anaheim secure a victory before a road trip to Western Canada.
By Takeshi Faure ·
The Anaheim Ducks head north for a demanding schedule. They carry recent momentum and a rising star who defied preseason expectations.
Judd Caulfield produced two goals and an assist in Sunday's victory over the Ottawa Senators. The 25 year old forward had moved from the fourth line to the first during the early part of the season. He also earned a spot on the second power play unit.
Coach Joel Quenneville noted that Caulfield was not expected to make the roster initially. Quenneville said the player does all the little things well and those things add up. The Ducks also received strong performances from established forwards Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier. Carlsson provided three assists in the win. That performance gave him four consecutive games with two or more points. He now has 10 points in that span and sits in third place in the league for assists.
Gauthier scored a hat trick on Sunday. That brought his total to five goals in his last two games. He said the team must have belief and play simple hockey. He also praised Carlsson for his success and his role in keeping the Ducks in games.
The Ducks will face the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver has three wins and seven points in the league. They currently sit in last place. The Canucks defeated the Ducks a week ago. That win was their only victory since Oct. 3.
The Ducks will then face the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday and the Calgary Flames on Friday. Connor McDavid leads the NHL in scoring with 39 points in 15 games. The Oilers have three players in the top three of the scoring chart. Their combined point total is 93. That number matches the entire Los Angeles Kings roster. It is also higher than the total production of the Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks, and Winnipeg Jets.
A.J. Greer went to injured reserve on Sunday after an upper body injury. The Ducks recalled Nico Myatovic from the minors to fill his spot. The Ducks will carry three goaltenders on this trip. The Flames rely on backup Devin Cooley, who has a save percentage of .929 or better in his recent wins.
