UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 09: In an aerial view from a drone, this is a general view of the Nassau Coliseum prior to the game between the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins on March 09, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The 9,000 fans in attendance for Game 6 of the New York Islanders first-round series against the Penguins were deafening. The Islanders faithful made such an impact on the atmosphere that night that their energy directly affected the game.
I felt it. You felt it. The players felt it.