John Carlson

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 Brooks Orpik of the Washington Capitals found out that hockey players still have to follow the rules of the NHL. Sadly, this came the hard way, as he was suspended for three games after a hit on Olli Maatta of the Pittsburgh Penguins. A late hit can be dangerous in and of itself, but a late hit to the head? All the…

http://gty.im/492526164 In Tuesday’s game with the Washington Capitals hosting the San Jose Sharks, one of the NHL’s top stars Alex Ovechkin did not play because of personal reasons. He had missed the morning practice. This game marks the first time Joel Ward returned to the Verizon Center after being traded during the offseason. Congratulations…