Ducks Defeat Kraken Before Olympic Break

Cutter Gauthier scores 25th goal in 4-2 win over Seattle.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:47am

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The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Tuesday night in their final game before the Olympic break. Cutter Gauthier scored his 25th goal of the season, while Jacob Trouba, Alex Killorn, and Ross Johnston also found the back of the net for the Ducks. Anaheim built a 4-0 lead before the Kraken mounted a late comeback, but the Ducks held on for the victory.

Why it matters

The win moves the Ducks within one point of the Pacific Division lead and two points ahead of the Kraken in the standings. With the Olympic break coming up, this was an important game for both teams to gain ground in the tight divisional race.

The details

Lukas Dostal was in net for the Ducks and was 4 1/2 minutes away from recording Anaheim's first shutout in 137 games. However, a late goal by Jordan Eberle and another by Shane Wright made it a 4-2 final. The Ducks have now won 9 of their last 11 games after a previous nine-game losing streak.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • This was the Ducks' final game before the Olympic break.

The players

Cutter Gauthier

Anaheim Ducks forward who scored his 25th goal of the season in the game.

Jacob Trouba

Anaheim Ducks defenseman who scored a goal in the game.

Alex Killorn

Anaheim Ducks forward who scored a goal in the game.

Ross Johnston

Anaheim Ducks forward who scored a goal in the game.

Lukas Dostal

Anaheim Ducks goaltender who was in net for the game.

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What they’re saying

“This was an important game for us to gain ground in the divisional race before the break.”

— Cutter Gauthier, Anaheim Ducks Forward

What’s next

The Ducks will return to action after the Olympic break to continue their push for the playoffs.

The takeaway

The Ducks' win over the Kraken before the Olympic break shows their resurgence after a tough stretch earlier in the season, putting them in a strong position to make a playoff push in the second half of the year.