Boston Bruins at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Anaheim Ducks on Oct 16, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Anaheim Ducks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | James Hagens | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10:03 | 0.18 | 1.94 |
| 2nd | Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.62 | 1.83 |
| 3rd | Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:26 | 0.25 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:22 | ANA | Tim Washe | Jackson LaCombe, Tristan Luneau | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:43 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Nikita Nesterenko, Cutter Gauthier | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 03:15 | BOS | Frederic Brunet | James Hagens, David Pastrnak | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 03:26 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 08:18 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | Pavel Zacha, Morgan Geekie | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 16:20 | BOS | Matthew Poitras | James Hagens | 5v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.31 | 3.50 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 29 |
| Corsi % | 38.8% | 61.2% |
| Power play | 3/4 | 0/6 |
| Faceoff % | 69.0% | 31.0% |
| Hits | 11 | 23 |
| Blocks | 19 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 2 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hagens | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:03 | 0.18 | 1.94 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.62 | 1.83 |
| Frederic Brunet | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.08 | 1.34 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:35 | 0.69 | 1.15 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.17 | 1.13 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:51 | 0.01 | 1.05 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.39 | 0.72 |
| Matthew Poitras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:18 | 0.23 | 0.66 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:25 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:05 | 0.10 | 0.49 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:54 | 0.07 | 0.37 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.27 | 0.35 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.25 | 0.34 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:59 | 0.24 | -0.17 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:42 | 0.01 | -0.89 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:26 | 0.25 | 1.55 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:10 | 0.27 | 1.01 |
| Tim Washe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.01 | 0.81 |
| Tristan Luneau | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.06 | 0.55 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:20 | 0.70 | 0.47 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.14 | 0.38 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:12 | 0.19 | 0.26 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:34 | 0.16 | 0.24 |
| Noah Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Judd Caulfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:55 | 0.26 | 0.01 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.34 | 0.01 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.24 | -0.01 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:12 | 0.06 | -0.29 |
| Roger McQueen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:14 | 0.64 | -0.34 |
| Nikita Klepov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.02 | -0.67 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael DiPietro | Boston Bruins | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.50 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -0.49 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4–2 on Oct 16, 2026.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.5 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 3.31 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
James Hagens led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.94 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Michael DiPietro stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.5 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Anaheim Ducks 4–2 on Oct 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Anaheim Ducks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — James Hagens led all skaters at 1.94, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.5 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 3.31, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 22 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 28. High-danger chances went 20 to 29.