After grind of Milan Cortina Games, Olympians chase rest to peak again ahead of Stanley Cup runs

The NHL players who skated at the Milan Cortina Games peaked way earlier than usual. The game plan for teams with Olympians leading into the playoffs revolves around getting them plenty of rest. For some squads — looking at you, U.S. (gold), Canada (silver), Finland (bronze) and fourth-place finisher Slovakia — their time on the ice was pretty much the equivalent of a first-round playoff matchup.