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