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Ranking The Arena Atmospheres Of The 16 NHL Playoff Teams

There’s nothing more exciting in sports than NHL playoff hockey. I don’t care whether you like hockey or not. If you’re not watching these games, you’re doing yourself a tremendous disservice.

Part of what makes this time of year so great is not just the on-ice product itself, but the crowds and arena atmospheres that accompany it. Hockey fans are loud and, as you might expect, they get louder during the postseason.

Which team has the best playoff atmosphere in its building? Let’s find out:

1. MTS Centre, Winnipeg

If you didn’t watch Game 3 of the Ducks/Jets series, do yourself a favor and watch the next one, if only for the atmosphere.