BUFFALO, N.Y. — Nikita Zadorov perked up at the question. Had he ever seen video of the fight between Cam Neely and Lindy Ruff? “I’ve seen a lot of Cam’s fights, but not against Ruff,” Zadorov said.

DALLAS — Cam Neely is as flummoxed as anyone. The Bruins’ inconsistent, up-and-down start has surprised many, including the team’s president, who experienced the highs and lows of this week’s road ...