# Bruins' special teams turn game around in Anaheim

> Bruins' power play and penalty kill secure 4-2 win over Ducks after shaky start.
- Title: Bruins' special teams turn game around in Anaheim | Shortify
- Summary: Bruins' power play and penalty kill secure 4-2 win over Ducks after shaky start. Bruins overcome a 2-0 deficit with three power play goals and a strong…
- Keywords: bruins, ducks, nfl, power play, penalty kill, honda center, michael dipietro, frederic brunet, news, local, Bruins', special
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/17/sports/nhl-bruins-ducks-observations
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bruins, ducks, nfl, power play, penalty kill, honda center, michael dipietro, frederic brunet, news, local
## First period slump
Bruins trail 2-0 after Anaheim scores 14 shots on goalie Michael DiPietro.

> Probably the worst shot of my career
## Brunet's first goal
Rookie Frederic Brunet scores power play goal in second period to start comeback.

> I mean, it’s everyone just coming to congratulate me after, which is awesome
## DiPietro's comeback
DiPietro stops 13 shots in final 40 minutes for first NHL win.

> I said a lot of expletives to myself and coming after the period
## Power play surge
Bruins score three power play goals to overcome 2-0 deficit.

> Overall, it’s all about feeling good and they already were feeling good
## Penalty kill success
Bruins kill all five Ducks power play chances including three minutes in third period.

> Mikey was our best killer. Penalty kill was outstanding
## Team chemistry
Brunet and DiPietro, former Providence teammates, celebrate mutual success.

> He’s one of the hardest workers I’ve played with
## Key takeaway

Bruins overcome a 2-0 deficit with three power play goals and a strong penalty kill to win 4-2 against Ducks.