I think QCC prepared for the playoffs like any other team, working hard but not too much so players dont get injured before these important games, since QCC had a bye week they had even more time to prepare for their opponent, which i think they used up well. Despite having practices like normal quite a few players were still staying and practicing on their own after practices, I guess it was mainly teh enrvosity of the rookies as they were seen the most on the ice trying their best and to show their team they are important part of it aswell. Since rookies wree taking up all the space on the ice after practices some of the older players rather watched recordings of the teams they were supposed to face so they feel prepared for 100%. Saying all this u can imagine that anyone who wasnt working hard felt pretty bad about themselves, so this motivated them to work even harder for their team so they could all make it to the finals together.