One of the many perks that comes with a Stanley Cup victory is a trip to the White House, where the winning team gets to meet the President of the United States.
It’s a tradition that’s believed to have been started when Ronald Reagan hosted the New York Islanders in 1983.

Yet, for center Colin Fraser, who has won the Cup twice in the past three years, today will be his first trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Just two weeks after claiming the NHL’s top prize with the Blackhawks in 2010, Chicago traded him to the Edmonton Oilers for a draft pick.

This time around, he’s not only going to D.C., he plans on soaking in as much of it as possible.

“It’s one of those cool things that I think everyone wants to do,” Fraser told MayorsManor. “It’s also one of the lucky things that comes with winning.”

The 28-year old Canadian also has a few concerns about some of the guys he’s going with.

“Dewey probably doesn’t know who the President is,” Fraser said of defenseman Drew Doughty. “I bet you he doesn’t even know who the Prime Minister is either.”

As we started to talk about possible questions his teammates might ask President Obama, you could almost see the wheels turning in Fraser’s head.

“I don’t know what Dewey’s gonna ask him. Hopefully he keeps it classy though.”

Also a reminder sponsored by Johnny Oduya that you’re supposed to take Sudafed, not Ambien before the game.

The injury news could have been worse for the Penguins.

Still, the team's attempt to break the NHL's all-time record for most consecutive victories will continue against Winnipeg on Thursday without top defenseman Kris Letang and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.

Letang is out seven to 10 days with a broken toe, while Fleury's availability is questionable because of a neck injury.

The news regarding Fleury is not grave. In fact, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said Wednesday that Fleury could serve as a backup Thursday against the Jets.

Goaltender Tomas Vokoun was scheduled to start against the Jets and will do so as the Penguins attempt to win their 14th consecutive game.

The NHL record for most consecutive wins is 17 and was set 20 years ago by the 1992-93 Penguins.

When Fleury will play again remains uncertain.

“He is continuing to get evaluated,” Bylsma said. “I don't have any more information in that regard. I don't have any information as of yet. He hasn't been ruled out of being the backup as of yet.”

Fleury was injured during the final minute of the second period against Montreal. Canadiens forward Brian Gionta shoved Penguins right wing Tyler Kennedy toward the net. Kennedy's forearm hit Fleury in the head.

Fleury is suffering from neck discomfort but is not believed to have a concussion.

Although Fleury initially appeared to grab to his leg, Bylsma made it clear that the goaltender is only dealing with “an upper-body injury.”

The Penguins were furious following the play. No penalty was called even though Rule 69-1 states that a player should be penalized if he intentionally shoves another player into a goaltender.

Bylsma has mixed feelings about the incident.

“I think if it was reversed, if it was a defending player pushing an offensive player, It gets called a little more,” Bylsma said. “It's not something that's called very often by the referee. Does it happen a handful of times in every game? Probably it does to some degree. It's a hard one to call, a hard one to notice.”

It was fairly easy to notice that Letang wasn't himself upon making his return from a three-game absence. Letang missed the three games earlier this month with a groin injury.

He suffered a broken toe in the first period against the Canadiens. Even though he remained in the game, he did not play with his customary speed. Defenseman Simon Despres has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Center Evgeni Malkin could return to the lineup against Winnipeg, but his availability remains uncertain. Malkin skated with the Penguins at Wednesday's practice.

He has skated with the Penguins during each of the team's past eight workouts.

“He continues to be day to day,” Bylsma said.

Note: Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo remains on the Penguins' 23-man roster but has been sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for a conditioning assignment. Bortuzzo has not played since the Penguins' last loss, a 4-1 setback at Carolina on Feb. 28. Bylsma said Bortuzzo will return to the team soon and will remain on the roster.