Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft didn't notice much difference between the new and improved NHL game, which is supposed to be far more open and offensive, and the old one he last saw during the 2004 playoffs. The Bruins lost the season opener, 2-1, to the Montreal Canadiens last night on Michael Ryder's power-play goal with 11.1 seconds left in regulation. (Full article: 863 words)

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