ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — 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.

Gauthier is a believer, and he finally enjoyed his breakthrough on Friday against Detroit with a third-period goal in the Ducks’ 6-4 victory. Gauthier got a pass from Drew Helleson and had a step on Detroit defenseman Albert Johansson as he blew through the left side of the ice into the Red Wings’ zone.

Cutter Gauthier scored his first NHL goal to put the Ducks ahead with 8:51 to play as they rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 6-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.Ross Johnston scored the Ducks' fourth consecutive goal 38 seconds after Gauthier's goal,