Late in the 17th game of his NHL career, Cutter Gauthier finally scored a goal for the Anaheim Ducks. Gauthier's teammates and coaches don't expect he'll have to wait so long for the second goal in what's already been a tumultuous year for a gifted rookie learning all about the multifold challenges of pro hockey.

Cutter Gauthier scores his first NHL goal in the third period as the Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 6-4.

Only five games were played yesterday in the National Hockey League, with many teams on vacation. Even so, there were some fine highlights. Here’s what caught our eye. 1. Cutter Gauthier finally scores his first career NHL goal Here was a prospect whose first NHL goal was long overdue.