Playoffs Packed with Olympian Firepower

The Stanley Cup playoffs kick off with a roster brimming with Olympians who've traded national jerseys for NHL sweaters, bringing that gold-medal intensity to every shift. These guys have battled in the biggest international spotlight, and now they're channeling it into first-round matchups that could define legacies. Front offices know the edge those experiences provide in do-or-die games, raising the stakes for every puck drop.