NHL Teams Gear Up for Playoffs as Morning Skates Heat Up As the National Hockey League playoff push enters its final stretch, teams are fine-tuning their lineups and strategies ahead of the postseason. On Monday, several teams took to the ice for morning skates, providing a glimpse into their preparations for the intense competition to come. From adjustments to line combinations to injury updates, the morning skate sessions offered valuable insight into each team's mindset heading into the playoffs. With the stakes higher than ever, NHL fans are eager to see how these tweaks will pay off on the ice.