Mateychuk Soaks Up Family, Community in Break

During the NHL's Olympic break, defenseman Mateychuk heads home to embrace family time and give back to his community, a ritual that recharges guys grinding through an 82-game slog. Front offices love when players like him stay grounded amid the spotlight, especially with playoffs looming post-Games. This downtime sets the tone for how he returns to the blue line hungrier than ever.