Boston Bruins have hosted the most NHL playoff games since 2008-2009 but possess a paltry 19-18 home record, lacking a true home-ice advantage.
Negative impacts of playing at home include added pressure, fan booing affecting players, and the difficulty of being patient compared to playing on the road.
To combat poor home performance, Bruins simulated home games as away, staying in hotels and arriving on team shuttles, showing some success.
Despite the struggles, players like Pavel Zacha still see playing at home as a positive, citing fan support and creating momentum as key advantages.
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