Braden Holtby

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/507432830 John Scott All-Star? Over the course of his career, John Scott has been called many things. Enforcer. Goon. Journeyman. One thing no one ever expected him to be called was an All-Star, but that's all about to change, and he's going to make the most of it. Scott never asked for the fans to vote him in. In fact, his life…