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Takeaways from the Ducks 4-2 Loss to the Bruins

Special teams failures erased an early lead as Cutter Gauthier’s transition to center provided a rare silver lining in a frustrating defeat at home.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:30 AM
Takeaways from the Ducks 4-2 Loss to the Bruins
Key Things to Know
  • The Boston Bruins rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2.
  • Elias Lindholm assisted on the tying goal and scored the go-ahead goal in the third period.
  • Boston went 3-for-3 on the power play, while Anaheim finished 0-for-5 with the extra man.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Bruins erased an early two-goal deficit to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Friday night at Honda Center. Elias Lindholm led the comeback by assisting on the tying goal and scoring the go-ahead goal in the third period, earning the Bruins their fourth consecutive victory.

Special teams proved decisive in the matchup as Boston converted 3-for-3 on the power play while Anaheim went 0-for-5 with the man advantage. David Pastrnak scored a game-tying power-play goal and Frederic Brunet added his first NHL goal, securing goaltender Michael DiPietro his first NHL win.

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