LAS VEGAS — The NHL All-Star Game took over Las Vegas this weekend, producing memorable moments, incredible sights and, in the biggest surprise, some close, compelling 3-on-3 hockey games.
Here are 10 takeaways from the Friday skills competitions and the Saturday All-Star Game, which the Metropolitan Division won with Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux getting MVP honors.
The Vegas of it all
Las Vegas was an ideal site for the NHL All-Star Game. It was a winner logistically, environmentally and, most of all, for the vibe.
“I think it’s great for the game,” the Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson said. “Just coming into this rink, coming into this city, there’s a buzz and I think all of the guys felt it. The NHL put on a great event and I’m looking forward to seeing many more events held here in the future.”
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But what really made Vegas an ideal place for the All-Star Game was its role as a source of inspiration for innovation. The NHL held its first two outdoor skills…
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