Cutter Gauthier recorded his first career hat trick and added an assist as the host Anaheim Ducks claimed their fourth consecutive victory, trouncing the Florida Panthers 7-3 on Tuesday.

Nikita Nesterenko collected one goal and one assist for the Ducks, while Jacob Trouba, Chris Kreider and Jansen Harkins all scored once. Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry both collected two assists.

Goaltender Lukas Dostal made 18 saves for Anaheim, which has won six of seven outings, defeating Florida twice in that span.

Evan Rodrigues scored once and added an assist for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers, who have one win in six road games this season. Brad Marchand and Eetu Luostarinen also tallied.

Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 25 shots.

The Panthers held a 3-2 lead late in t

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