10 things to watch in NHL before Olympic break
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As the NHL season approaches the Olympic break, teams are entering a critical stretch that will shape their playoff aspirations. The Anaheim Ducks have shown resilience, with players like Trevor Zegras making headlines for their impressive performances. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins continue to dominate the league, bolstered by the strong play of David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand, who are both on track for career-high seasons.
The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning are also teams to watch, as both have been battling key injuries but remain formidable foes. Nathan MacKinnon is expected to return soon for the Avalanche, which will undoubtedly elevate their offensive game. On the other hand, the Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy continues to be a wall in net, proving instrumental in keeping his team in contention.
There are also several intriguing rookie performances this season, but the focus remains on established stars who can make or break a team's playoff run. With only a few weeks left before the Olympic break, the outcome of these games will determine which teams head into the break with momentum and which are left scrambling for answers. Fans are eagerly anticipating how these dynamics play out and which underdogs will surprise everyone as the playoff race heats up.
The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning are also teams to watch, as both have been battling key injuries but remain formidable foes. Nathan MacKinnon is expected to return soon for the Avalanche, which will undoubtedly elevate their offensive game. On the other hand, the Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy continues to be a wall in net, proving instrumental in keeping his team in contention.
There are also several intriguing rookie performances this season, but the focus remains on established stars who can make or break a team's playoff run. With only a few weeks left before the Olympic break, the outcome of these games will determine which teams head into the break with momentum and which are left scrambling for answers. Fans are eagerly anticipating how these dynamics play out and which underdogs will surprise everyone as the playoff race heats up.