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Preparing For The Playoffs
by Paul on 04/12/09 at 10:28 PM ET
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from Shawn P. Roarke of NHL.com,
Now, the Stanley Cup is on the line.
Now things are different. Because, make no mistake, playoff hockey is different by its very nature. It looks different, it feels different, it sounds different and, yes, it even tastes different.
The differences range from the obvious to the subtle, some not even coming into focus until after living through the crucible that has given definition—positive or negative—to the greatest of hockey careers.
For those new to the postseason scene—welcome to the club and enjoy the show. Here are a few tips on ways to deal with how the game will change as we head from early April’s sprint to the regular-season finish line to the long, sustained grind of the postseason.
Put away your watch—Forget about making plans for after the game. You might have to break them as often as not. Unlike the regular season, there’s no way to know when a particular game might end, as playoff hockey sees the five-minute OT period and the shootout go into hibernation.
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