Chris Kreider collects 4 points as Ducks down Canadiens in shootout

Kreider scores tying goal in final minute of regulation as Anaheim rallies for 6-5 win

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Chris Kreider scored the tying goal in the last minute of regulation and had three assists for the Anaheim Ducks, who recovered for a 6-5 shootout win against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Friday. Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlsson and Jackson LaCombe each had a goal and an assist and Alex Killorn scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout for the Ducks, who are 7-1-0 in their past eight games.

Why it matters

The Ducks' comeback victory over the Canadiens showcases their resilience and offensive firepower, as they continue their strong run of form late in the season. The game also featured several standout individual performances, including Kreider's four-point night and the multi-point efforts from Gauthier, Carlsson and LaCombe.

The details

Carlsson scored 35 seconds into the third period to give Anaheim a 4-2 lead, but the Canadiens rallied with three unanswered goals to take a 5-4 lead. With the Ducks' net empty, Kreider tipped in the tying goal with 42 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. After a scoreless OT, Alex Killorn scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout to give Anaheim the victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 7, 2026.
  • Carlsson's goal that gave the Ducks a 4-2 lead came 35 seconds into the third period.
  • Caufield's goal that put the Canadiens up 5-4 came with less than 1:30 remaining in regulation.
  • Kreider's game-tying goal came with 42 seconds left in the third period.
  • The game went to a shootout, which the Ducks won in the sixth round.

The players

Chris Kreider

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored the game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation and had three assists in the game.

Cutter Gauthier

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored a goal and had an assist in the game.

Leo Carlsson

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored a goal and had an assist in the game.

Jackson LaCombe

A defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks who scored a goal and had an assist in the game.

Alex Killorn

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The Ducks' comeback victory showcases their offensive firepower and resilience, as they continue their strong late-season run. The game featured several standout individual performances, including Kreider's four-point night and the multi-point efforts from Gauthier, Carlsson and LaCombe.