Six Teams Poised to Thrive After Olympic Break

With the Olympic break looming, a handful of NHL squads sit primed to return refreshed and reloaded, turning a league-wide pause into their secret weapon. Teams sending fewer stars to Milan stand to gain the most, dodging the fatigue that hits the Olympians hard while veterans and banged-up players heal up. Front offices know this rhythm all too well from past breaks, where rested rosters often ignite playoff pushes just as the trade deadline heats up.