When it comes to playoff hockey, one thing about every game is guaranteed, the crowd is going to be very, very loud.
Whether a team is down three games to none or up 3-0 with a chance to advance, the fans will always make a playoff game that much more exciting and intense with their noise and chants.
While some buildings may sound louder than others to the fans and maybe some young players, veterans have played enough postseason games to know and prepare for how loud a building will be.
T.J. Oshie, for example, acknowledged the fact the ACC would be loud Monday night for the Leafs first home playoff game in nearly four years, but he doesn't expect the crowd noise to be anything special.
Oshie, who'll be playing in his 45th career playoff game, has played postseason games in Los Angeles, Chicago, Vancouver, San Jose, Minnesota, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.
Safe to say he's played in some loud atmospheres before and nothing will surprise him at this point, which is really all he's saying about the Toronto crowd.
It's not a slight by any means. It's just noise, it's all the same in the end and Oshie's heard it numerous times over the course of his career.
The Leafs faithful will try and change his tune, however, during Game 3 Monday night while Oshie will try and quiet them. The former Blue has picked up a point in each game so far this series.
