In 1994, we played game 7 of the first round in Guertin due to the Home Show. Washburn scored with 2.4 seconds left to tie it and Simpson won it in OT. In 1984, Ottawa played the first two games of the Finals against a very strong Kitchener club in Ottawa, and then left for up to 5 games in Kitchener, due to a conflict in dates in the Civic Centre. After a close game one, Ottawa blew the Rangers out in game 2, then won 2 of 3 in Kitchener.
The problem is that the team is in unfamiliar dressing rooms, playing on unfamiliar ice. It can be a big logistical issue. Not to mention, fans getting there for the game(s).