Canadian teams do see a boost of support in the playoffs - Calgary in 2004, Edmonton in 2006, Ottawa in 2007 and last year. Vancouver was the odd one out though I think in 2010.
But I think this is from more of the casual fan. You don't see people in Calgary supporting Edmonton in '06 (or vice versa in '04) at least not to the level you see in other cities around the Country. I don't think you would see Toronto people supporting Montreal if they went on a run (and vice versa).
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