"I think the legs and conditioning feel pretty good,"
"It's more the timing - where to be, when to be there. Hands, reads, faceoffs. That just takes a little bit of time. I feel better every game."
"Of course the Olympics are in the back of your mind, but the focus is here. These games matter."
Bo Horvat returned after missing 14 games across two injury stints, the most time sidelined since 2017-18. Conditioning appears solid, but timing, reads and faceoff rhythm remain slightly off. In his first five games back he has shown strong defensive play, effectiveness on draws and growing chemistry with Ondrej Palát, along with assists in both rivalry wins over the Rangers. Subtle timing lapses such as a half-step late or missed lane still appear. Three meaningful games before the Olympic break provide a runway to regain timing before joining Team Canada in Milan. Head coach Patrick Roy praised Horvat's two-way impact and leadership.
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