Orpik scored an overtime game-winning goal against the Islanders on this date in 2013. 12 years ago today, Brooks Orpik was the hero the Penguins needed in overtime of Game 6 during their series against the New York Islanders in 2013.
Jack St. Ivany is solidifying himself as an NHL regular with his steady, defensive play and physicality. It makes a lot of sense, given that his defense coach in college was Brooks Orpik.
This year's Stanley Cup Final is about more than Alex Ovechkin and Marc-Andre Fleury. Sure, it's primarily about them, and they will rightfully garner the lion's share of attention, but there is plenty of talent on both sides, and no shortage of good individual stories to boot.