Nicklas Backstrom

Embed from Getty Images According to the NHL, the Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player for his team during the postseason. The award is presented annually and is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. A player is judged on his performance throughout the entire postseason, not a…

Mid-Season Grades: NHL Metropolitan Division 1. Washington Capitals      Grade: A+ http://gty.im/470135766 Overall Record: 31-7-3 Home Record: 15-3-1 Road Record: 16-4-2 The Washington Capitals have had a breakthrough season, starting the first half of the season at 31-7-3 with one of the highest point totals in the NHL (65 points). The Caps…

http://gty.im/472379808 The New York Rangers are looking to break another playoff record tonight. With a win at the Garden they will become the only team to come back from a series deficit of 3-1 in consecutive seasons. The Rangers came back against the Pittsburgh Penguins, down 3-1 last year. But make no mistake, the Capitals are ready for…