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,

Change was again the theme of B/R's NHL Power Rankings for the week, with several teams making double-digit climbs or dives, including the Utah Mammoth's 19-spot jump from No. 28 to No. 9 and the Pittsburgh Penguins also jumping into the top 10 with a 14-place spike from last week's No. 21 slot.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins will try to end their five-game slide when they play the Anaheim Ducks. Boston has a 2-2-0 record in home games and a 3-5 record overall. The Bruins have a 1-3-0 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.

Lili Ridout is a child life specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital and also looks forward to this day every year. In her role, Ridout helps kids and their families cope with being in the hospital and understanding their diagnosis. Bringing a sense of normalcy and fun to her patients is always the goal.

New coach Marco Sturm’s job is rebuilding organizational culture. Wins are secondary. That is a good thing, though maybe not an easy one.

With the Harris injury, the B’s recalled Michael Callahan from Providence. The no-frills defensive defenseman, a Franklin native, played 17 games last season. He comes with P-Bruins coach Ryan Mougenel’s recommendation. “He said right away, ‘he’s our best D by far,’ ” said Sturm.

The Boston Bruins announced Wednesday that defenseman Jordan Harris is being placed on Injured Reserve. In a corresponding move, the team will recall defenseman Michael Callahan from the AHL’s Providence Bruins.