Oregon Ducks freshman running back Dierre Hill Jr. is off to a flying start to his first collegiate season. Hill raved about his relationship with former Ducks running back and Oregon great Kenjon Barner,

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

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.

The Oregon Ducks have long been known for their unique uniform game, but they take things up a level this weekend when they welcome Wisconsin to Autzen Stadium in their “Grateful Ducks” collection, honoring the legendary rock band The Grateful Dead, who played Autzen Stadium 10 times between 1974 and 1994.

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.

Tyson Jost and Filip Forsberg scored for the Predators, who have dropped four straight. Saros made 28 saves for Nashville, which has surrendered 19 goals during its slide. The teams traded goals in the first period and again in the opening minutes of the second before the Ducks took control in the latter stages of the period.

Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, discuss the latest news and trends surrounding the Oregon Ducks.

Brian Kelly and Co. remain in the race for the new No. 1 wide receiver in the nation, multiple potential suitors lined up.