LAS VEGAS — The Metropolitan Division won the 2022 NHL All-Star Game championship, defeating the Central Division 5-3 in Saturday’s final round.
Philadelphia Flyersstar Claude GirouxCaptain of the Metropolitan team, he was awarded MVP. A new Honda Passport was given to him for scoring three goals during the tournament, two of which were in the final.
Goaltending isn’t always at the forefront in NHL All-Star Games. Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan JarryIn the championship game, 14 saves were made on 15 shots — four of which were point-blank saves that helped preserve the victory over the Central Division.
They split $1 million. The All-Star Game was won by the Metropolitan Division for the third time in six seasons of using a 3-on-3 tournament format.
The deficit appeared to have been reduced by the Central Division to just one goal Chicago BlackhawksForward Alex DeBrincatScored with 1:51 remaining. The team’s goalie was then pulled. However, the play was ruled outside after video review.
The tournament started with the Metropolitan Division beating the Pacific Division 6-4. This was a sad result for the Vegas fans who have been there since three. Golden KnightsThe players were eliminated. The New Jersey Devils‘ Jack HughesIn the win, scored twice. Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik AndersenSix of seven shots were stopped.
Peter DeBoer, the coach for the Golden Knights, laughed that it was “devastating loss”. “We started slowly. It was probably because of late-night Vegas activities.
The coach acknowledged that he wasn’t immune to Sin City’s charms.
“I’ll be truthful with you, I’m a bit hungover today. DeBoer stated, “I’m not going lie to you.”
In the other semifinal, the Atlantic Division was eliminated by the Central Division 8-5. St. Louis BluesForward Jordan KyrouThe NHL’s fastest skating competition was won by Friday night’s winner, who had two goals and two assists.
The game featured two video reviews. One confirmed a goal. Winnipeg JetsForward Kyle ConnorA goal was thrown out. Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor HedmanThe 4-3 Atlantic lead was transformed into a 4-3 Central lead. A Connor goal was removed from the board after an offside evaluation.
Hedman stated that “we got one good one, and one poor one.”
Friday’s announcement by the NHL stated that the 2023 NHL All-Star Game would be held in South Florida, the home of the NHL Florida PanthersFLA Live Arena