Pittsburgh Penguins

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…

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of May 26, 2016, the Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals by the Pittsburgh Penguins. They join the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks,…

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of May 11, 2016, the Dallas Stars were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a Game 7 blow out by the St. Louis Blues. They join the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Nashville Predators,…

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…