Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin looks up to the crowd during the first period of the New York Rangers 3-1 win at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 6, 2012. UPI/Archie Carpenter
Boston Bruins' Tim Thomas poses with the Conn Smythe Trophy (L) and the Vezina Trophy at the 2011 NHL Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 22, 2011. REUTERS/Mark Damon (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)