The Boston Bruins had a strong start, but too many defensive lapses cost them as they lost 7-5 against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night inside TD Garden.

BOSTON — It took Tanner Jeannot nine games to drop the gloves for the first time as a Bruin, but the free agent signing showed some solid skill as a fighter in his first Boston bout. Directly off the faceoff with 7:46 left in the second period, Jeannot and Anaheim fourth-liner Ross Johnston immediately squared off to fight.

BOSTON -- Mikael Granlund had an NHL career-high five points, Nikita Nesterenko had an NHL career-high four points, and the Anaheim Ducks recovered late for a 7-5 victory against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in Boston on Thursday.

Brad Marchand was brought to tears by a tribute video the Bruins showed during his return to Boston. He also received a lengthy ovation.

The Boston Bruins allowed seven goals at home in a loss to the Anaheim Ducks, as a difficult stretch continues.

After weeks of steady improvement, the George Fox football team came to play against Lewis & Clark, earning head coach Spencer Crace‘s first win in style, downing the previously unbeaten Pioneers, 42-28.

The Boston Bruins will host Hockey Fights Cancer Night, presented by Mass General Brigham, on Thursday, October 23, during their home game against the Anaheim Ducks at 7 p.m. at TD Garden. Lavender, which represents awareness for all forms of cancer,