A weary but determined coaching staff guided their team through an early-morning practice session ahead of a high-stakes matchup, battling jet lag to prepare for the challenge of facing a formidable opponent in a packed arena. The grueling schedule underscores the physical and mental demands placed on players as they adjust to a new time zone while aiming to secure a crucial victory. With the game set to tip off in the evening, the team’s ability to overcome fatigue could prove decisive in their pursuit of success. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the late arrival impacts performance against one of the league’s top clubs.

"It was a long shift," Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said after putting his jet-lagged team through a morning skate Monday in advance of playing the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden (7 p.m. ET ...