NHL players are all about pregame routine, whether it's naps, walking the dog or eating same meal

Before games, Dallas forward Matt Duchene relies on the same, tried-and-true routine. He blocks out a two-hour window for a nap, eats an identical meal — pasta and salmon — and spends time reviewing notes he's made in his journal. Like many NHL players and coaches, Duchene is a creature of habit.

Little pregame rituals and routines help them slip into the proper frame of mind for the next big game . Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.



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