The Bruins, like the other 29 clubs in the National Hockey League, knew the exhibition season was going to be an exercise in learning the new rules, which would include some sloppy, choppy, and, by today's standards, undisciplined play. Despite a .500 record heading into tonight's game against the Islanders at the TD Banknorth Garden, coach Mike Sullivan wants his ... (Full article: 729 words)

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