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Why Olympics Shrink the Hockey Rink vs NHL
Olympic organizers trim the ice surface smaller than NHL sheets, forcing NHL stars to adapt their wide-open games to tighter confines that crank up the chaos. Players like those in Milano Cortina gripe about lost space for end-to-end rushes, but purists argue it amps the skill factor in medal chases. Front offices watch closely as this quirk tests how their guys handle international tweaks without the familiar North American edges.
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