Alex Ovechkin

Embed from Getty Images Every year, teams vie for their shot at hoisting the Stanley Cup to cap off their NHL season, but the reality is only one team can rise to the top. It takes hard work, a lot of sweat, some bloodshed, and even a little luck to win the NHL's most coveted prize. This season was no different as 16 teams…

Embed from Getty Images For the first time since 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be in the Stanley Cup Final. They face the San Jose Sharks, who are making their first appearance in franchise history. The road to this Stanley Cup Final has not been easy for the Penguins and has included wins against bitter rivals, two rookie netminders,…

Embed from Getty Images The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals last met in the second round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs. That year, the Capitals were the Southeast Division Champions, but they were ranked fourth in the league. While Alex Ovechkin lead the NHL in goals with 56 and won the Hart Memorial, Ted Lindsay, and Maurice…

http://gty.im/511490822 Jaromir Jagr of the Florida Panthers is still rocking the National Hockey League, even at 44 years old. He is the fifth oldest position player to play in NHL History, which is not that far behind the third and fourth oldest (Doug Harvey, and Tim Horton). While he is nowhere near 52-year-old Gordie Howe, he is still breaking…