This is a weird time to have this argument. During the regular season, the Dome is a library most nights and that's they way it has always been. Players have even noticed it, although they acknowledge it is at least in part due to the fact that a lot of people are knowledgeable about the game, and don't just come to get drunk and cheer loudly.
But playoffs are on another level, and I think the atmosphere is pretty darn good. Combine that with all of the red jerseys (which no other rink in the NHL can compete with), and it can be a pretty intimidating place to play IMO.
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