Home Ice Advantage in the NHL Has Changed Over the Years

Every sports fan has heard of it, but how much impact does it truly have?

Everyone who follows the NHL and the postseason knows what home ice advantage is and its supposed importance. Typically, playing in front of the hometown crowd has an added advantage. Teams find another level and want to play their best in front of their fans. Most fans want their team to get home ice advantage in the postseason because they believe it …