said Aho.
According to nytimes. com, past NHL teams facing a 10-day layoff experienced early struggles with game shape and rust.
Former Anaheim Mighty Ducks center Adam Oates described his experience during the 2003 postseason break.
"We tried every single thing we could to try and stay in game shape," said Adam Oates, former Anaheim Mighty Ducks center, "and honestly, the first two games in New Jersey, I don't think we crossed center (ice).
I don't."
Oates recalled the intense mental strain of waiting for the Stanley Cup Final to begin after a swift early-round run.
"It was torture," said Oates. "It really was."
To combat this, Carolina strength and conditioning coach Bill Burniston implemented a high-tempo training regimen during the break.
"We always tried to have some type of high-intensity work every day that we came to the rink," said Bill Burniston, Carolina Hurricanes strength and conditioning coach.
"Something that was fast-paced, something that would get our guys going.
But at the same time, take advantage of the ability to add some rest and recovery to that plan."
According to nhl. com, the goaltending matchup features veteran Frederik Andersen against rookie Jakub Dobes.
Andersen is undefeated this postseason with an 8-0 record, a 1.12 goals-against average, and a . 950 save percentage.
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Dobes enters Game 1 with an 8-6 playoff record, a 2.52 goals-against average, and a . 910 save percentage.
