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

Volatile goaltending and crucial counterattacks secure a high-scoring victory for the Ducks despite strong Bruins pressure.

A look at the top performers from Thursday's showdown between the Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks over at TD Garden.

The loss was the Bruins’ sixth straight, putting the Boston’s season-starting three-game win streak further in the rearview mirror. Boston hosts the Avalanche on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m.

The Boston Bruins put on an offensive outburst against the Anaheim Ducks. They scored five goals, which are usually enough to win a hockey game. However, the Bruins lost the game by two goals and are soul-searching for answers.

The early part of this season is threatening to get away from the Bruins, who have lost five in a row after winning their first three games to open the campaign. After falling to Brad Marchand and the Panthers in an emotional game on Tuesday, Boston can stop that skid against the visiting Ducks on Thursday.

Troy Terry snapped a tie in the third period, and the Ducks held off the Boston Bruins for a 7-5 victory Thursday night. Mikael Granlund had two goals and three assists for the Ducks in their second straight win. Terry and Jacob Trouba each had a goal and an assist, and Nikita Nesterenko had four assists.

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,

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.