Why do teams have better records at home?

[Starbuds]

http://objectivenhl.blogspot.ca/2010/11/score-effects-and-minor-penalties.html

 

[Esq]

For a matchup guy like Q, having the last change at home is huge. On the road, he's constantly hoping the line wins the draw, dumps the puck in, and then scrambles for a change.

Lord knows how many odd-man rushes we've given up as a result of this, but whatever, he keeps winning...

 

[Mike Liut]

More adrenaline playing at home. More rest. Last line change.