Matt Niskanen

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/469080810 Last season, the New York Rangers not only won the Metropolitan Division but also won the President’s Trophy. Despite having the best record in the league, the Rangers lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the East Conference Finals. The Washington Capitals surprisingly tied with the New York Islanders in points to…