Crosby, Kane, Holtby among full-season All-Stars

Sidney Crosby didn't win the Hart Trophy on Wednesday night, but he did take home a consolation prize.

Related: Patrick Kane becomes 1st American-born player to win Hart Trophy

The Pittsburgh Penguins captain was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team, which recognizes the best players at each position over the entire 2015-16 season.

Here's the entire first team:

Position Player Team
G Braden Holtby Washington Capitals
D Drew Doughty Los Angeles Kings
D Erik Karlsson Ottawa Senators
LW Jamie Benn Dallas Stars
C Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins
RW Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks

A pair of San Jose Sharks made the Second All-Star Team:

Position Player Team
G Ben Bishop Tampa Bay Lightning
D Brent Burns San Jose Sharks
D Kris Letang Pittsburgh Penguins
LW Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals
C Joe Thornton San Jose Sharks
RW Vladimir Tarasenko St. Louis Blues

Voting for the 2015-16 All-Star and All-Rookie team is conducted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association at the end of the regular season.

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