The NHL Playoffs are in full force. Back and forth games, overtimes, fights, you name it — this year’s playoffs have been high intensity from the start. Almost every arena featured in these playoffs has ridiculous amounts of energy. The crowds are always electric; it’s awesome seeing how much passion each city has for their respective teams. Check out the list of the best and worst places to watch a live NHL game after the jump and don’t forget to vote in our poll at the bottom of the post.

What’s the old joke, “I went to a boxing match and a hockey game broke out?” Casual hockey fans and die-hards alike can agree, the best thing about hockey is the fact that at any time two players (or entire teams) might drop gloves and just start beating the everloving crap out of each other, and the refs will let them do it! So get your copies of Slap Shot ready and check your false teeth. Here are some of the best hockey fights of all time.

Pro athletes make crazy amounts of money. Curious how your salary stands up to some of the best? Check out the ESPN Salary Crunch. Here are a few examples of how some common occupations measure up against some of the greatest pro athletes of today.