NHL Power Rankings: Ranking All 30 Teams' Home Ice Advantage

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CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 16: Members of the Chicago Blackhawks salute the crowd after a win over the Minnesota Wild at the United Center on February 16, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Wild 3-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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NHL teams play hard throughout the regular season in hope of securing home ice advantage for the playoffs. Home ice advantage can be a deciding factor in a tight playoff series.

Home ice gives a team many advantages including last line change, last one to put their stick down for the faceoff and of course, momentum from the hometown crowd.

In Stanley Cup Final history, the home team boasts a 12-3 record in the decisive Game 7's.

As we approach the playoffs this year, let's take a look at each teams' success on home ice.

30. New York Islanders

UNIONDALE, NY - MARCH 02: Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Islanders fights with Brad Staubitz #16 of the Minnesota Wild at the Nassau Coliseum on March 2, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Wild 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty I

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Not only do the New York Islanders own one of the worst home ice records in the league (13-15-4), but they have the fewest fans on average.

The Islanders only average 10,305 fans per game, which is over a thousand fans less than any other team.

29. Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON, CANADA - DECEMBER 16: Fans attend the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 16, 2010 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

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The Edmonton Oilers' 11-19-4 record on home ice is the worst in the NHL.

After being perennial sellouts for many years, the Oilers have dropped to 19th in the league in average attendance with 16,839 fans per game.

28. Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 3: Max Pacioretty #67 of the Montreal Canadiens is checked by Marty Reasoner #19 of the Florida Panthers on March 3, 2011 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The Canadiens defeated the Panthers 4-0. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/

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The Florida Panthers are 28th in the league with a 12-12-6 home ice record and average 22nd in attendance with 15,319 fans per game.

27. Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA, CANADA - MARCH 01: Craig Anderson #41 of the Ottawa Senators makes a pad save off a shot by Mark Recchi #28 of the Boston Bruins during a game at Scotiabank Place on March 1, 2011 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)

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The Ottawa Senators are 11-17-5 on home ice, good for 29th in the league.

They sit 11th in attendance with 18,316 fans per game, but those fans have to watch a lot of losses.

26. Atlanta Thrashers

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 27: Ron Hainsey #6 of the Atlanta Thrashers reacts after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs with Andrew Ladd #16 at Philips Arena on February 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C.

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The Atlanta Thrashers are 28th in the league with 13,031 fans per game, and their home ice record is 14-13-6.

25. Colorado Avalanche

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 23: Goalie Brian Elliott #30 of the Colorado Avalanche pauses for a drink as he warms up prior to facing the Edmonton Oilers at the Pepsi Center on February 23, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Oilers defeated the Avalanmche 5-1. (Pho

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It's almost shocking to see the Colorado Avalanche this low after being one of the most feared buildings in the league for the first 10 years after the franchise moved from Quebec.

Now, the Avs are 24th in both record and attendance with a 14-15-4 record, and 14,852 fans per game.

24. New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 02: Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates scoring what turned out to be the winning goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Prudential Center on March 2, 2011 in Newark

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The New Jersey Devils were horrendous at home (and on the road) to start the season, but their recent hot streak has brought them up the list a little bit.

They're 23rd in the league at 15-13-3 and sit 26th in attendance at 14,110 fans per game.

23. Phoenix Coyotes

GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: A fan of the Phoenix Coyotes holds up a sign to welcome Rostislav Klesla during the NHL game against the Dallas Stars at Jobing.com Arena on March 1, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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The Phoenix Coyotes are second last in the league in attendance with just 11,434 fans per game. They sit 19th with a 15-11-5 home ice record.

22. Columbus Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 11: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets salutes the crowd after being named the number one star after helping defeat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on February 11, 2011 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by John Grie

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are 20th in the NHL with a 16-13-2 home ice record but average only 13,495 fans per game, good for 27th in the league.

21. New York Rangers

NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Fans were given glow sticks on their way into the game between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals for Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Round of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden

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The New York Rangers are 25th in the league with a 14-15-3 home ice record. They sit 13th in attendance with 18,082 fans per game.

20. Buffalo Sabres

BUFFALO, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Tim Connolly #19 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the Detroit Red Wings at HSBC Arena on February 26, 2011 in Buffalo, New York. Detroit won 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

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The Buffalo Sabres are 26th in the league on home ice (14-15-3 record) but are 10th in fans per game at 18,386.

19. Boston Bruins

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 03: Nathan Horton #18 of the Boston Bruins clears the puck as Dominic Moore #19 of the Tampa Bay Lightning nearly is hit on March 3, 2011 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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Placed surprisingly low for a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, the Boston Bruins are 22nd in the league with a 15-12-3 record and average just 17,565 fans, which is 16th in the league.

The Bruins are the best team in the league on the road though, so maybe they're hoping they don't have home ice.

18. Minnesota Wild

ST PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 16: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild looks on during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Xcel Energy Center on October 16, 2010 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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The Minnesota Wild are 19th in the league at 16-13-3 on home ice and sit 15th in attendance with 17,902 fans per game.

17. Nashville Predators

NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 19: Keith Yandle #3 of the Phoenix Coyotes checks Mike Fisher #12 of the Nashville Predators on February 19, 2011 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

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The Nashville Predators are 15th in the league with a 15-7-7 home ice record but average just 15,965 fans, good for 21st in the NHL.

16. San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Douglas Murray #3, Joe Pavelski #8, Patrick Marleau #12, and Dany Heatley #15 of the San Jose Sharks stop for the national anthem before a preseason split-squad game against the Phoenix Coyotes at HP Pavilion on September 25,

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The San Jose Sharks are 18th in the NHL with a 16-10-3 record on home ice. They sit 17th in attendance with 17,562 fans per game.

15. Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 29: Joe Corvo #77 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Dallas Stars at the RBC Center on November 29, 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Stars defeated the Hurricanes 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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The Carolina Hurricanes are 13th in the league on home ice with a 18-10-3 but are 20th in attendance with 16,116 fans per game.

14. Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO - JANUARY 30: 18,000+ fans give a standing ovation to the Armed Forces personelle in attendance during the Toronto Maple Leafs vs The Vancouver Canucks game January 30, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimage

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are fifth in the league in attendance with 19,317 fans per game, but their record of 15-11-7 puts them 16th in the home ice standings.

13. Anaheim Ducks

ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 2: The Anaheim Ducks celebrate after their sudden death overtime goal against the Detroit Red Wings on March 2, 2011 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The Ducks won 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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The Anaheim Ducks crack the top 10 with a home ice record of 19-10-2, but they average only 14,667 fans per game, good for 25th in the league.

12. Los Angeles Kings

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Dustin Brown #23 of the Los Angeles Kings stands on the ice in the game with the Detroit Red Wings at Staples Center on February 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Red Wings won 7-4. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty I

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The Los Angeles Kings are 12th in the league on home ice with a record of 19-10-1 and sit 14th overall with 18,067 fans per game.

11. Dallas Stars

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 26: The Dallas Stars celebrate a goal by Alex Goligoski #33 against the Nashville Predators at American Airlines Center on February 26, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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The Dallas Stars average just 14,906 fans per game (23rd in the league) but have a record of 18-9-5, good for eighth in the league.

10. Detroit Red Wings

DETROIT - JUNE 06: An ice technician removes an octopus from the ice before the Pittsburgh Penguins before face the Detroit Red Wings during Game Five of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 6, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by

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The Detroit Red Wings are 14th in the league with a 17-10-4 record on home ice. They are fourth in attendance with 19,555 fans per game.

In the 2009 playoffs, the Red Wings were 11-2 at home, but one of those losses was in game seven of the Cup Finals.

9. St Louis Blues

ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 1: Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames looks to make a save against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center on March 1, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

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The St Louis Blues are 11th in the league with a home ice record of 18-11-4 and seventh overall attendance with 19,150.

The Blues are the second worst team in the league on the road, but take advantage of their home ice.

8. Washington Capitals

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 06: A fan holds up a sign during the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on February 6, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

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The Washington Capitals fans have begun to "Rock the Red," which makes for an exciting atmosphere in the Verizon Center.

The Capitals are 18-8-7 on home ice (fifth in the league) and average 18,397 fans per game (ninth overall).

7. Calgary Flames

CALGARY, AB - APRIL 27: The Calgary Flames mascot 'Harvey the Hound' leads fans in a cheer before the Flames played the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 27, 2009 at the Peng

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The Calgary Flames always seem to be able to win on home ice, even when the team is bad. The Calgary Saddledome became famous for the "C of Red" during the Flames' run to the Cup Finals in 2004.

The Flames are seventh in the league with a 19-10-4 record and sixth with an average attendance of 19,289 (which is a sellout).

6. Pittsburgh Penguins

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 08: Pittsburgh Penguins fans do the wave against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Consol Energy Center on December 8, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Penguins defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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Pittsburgh Penguins fans fill their brand new arena Consol Energy Center for every home game.

The Penguins are sixth in the league with a 20-11-2 record on home ice and sit 12th with 18,227 fans per game.

5. Tampa Bay Lightning

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 27: The Tampa Bay Lightning mascot Thunderbug enetertains fan before the Lightning game against the Montreal Canadiens of the Tampa Bay Lightning at the St. Pete Times Forum on January 27, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennet

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The Tampa Bay Lightning boast the second best home ice record in the league at 21-7-4 but average just 16,905 fans per game which is good for 18th.

The Lightning did win a Stanley Cup on home ice back in game seven of the 2004 Finals.

4. Philadelphia Flyers

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 20: Fans of the Philadelphia Flyers look on as their team warms up before playing against the Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2011 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Philadelphia Flyers fans are some of the craziest in the league and they fill the Wells Fargo Center, clad in orange, for every game.

The Flyers have the fourth best home ice record (20-8-3) and average the third most fans with 19,667 per game.

3. Vancouver Canucks

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The most famous Vancouver Canucks fans are two people who dress in full body green tights and harass every opponent who heads into the penalty box at Rogers Arena.

The Canucks have the best home record in the NHL at 23-6-5 and average 18,860 fans per game.

However, the Canucks most recent playoff game at Rogers Arena was a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks that eliminated them in Game 6 of the second round.

Their other two home ice playoff games in the second round last year were 7-4 and 5-2 losses.

2. Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL, QC - MAY 22: Fans cheer as the Montreal Canadiens are introduced before playing against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre on May 20, 2010 in Montreal, Cana

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The Montreal Canadiens' Bell Centre is one of the craziest buildings in the NHL. The Bell Centre recently won the NHLPA poll for which rink is the favorite to play in.

The Habs have the third best home record in the league at 20-8-6 and get the second most fans per game at 21,273.

1. Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO - JUNE 06: Fans of the Chicago Blackhawks support their team in Game Five of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Philadelphia Flyers at the United Center on June 6, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

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The United Center in Chicago is one of the loudest, craziest buildings in all of sports. The Blackhawks home record this year is only the 10th best in the league, but the Hawks average 21,339 fans per game, the most of any team.

The Blackhawks also have a fantastic goal song, "Chelsea Dagger" by the Fratellis, that drives opponents crazy and still haunts Roberto Luongo's dreams.

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