The Pacific Division had a golden chance to force overtime in the 2017 NHL All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon, but Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler missed an open net in the final minutes of the last 3-on-3 game and the Metropolitan Division escaped with a 4-3 win.
The Metropolitan players will split a $1,000,000 bonus for winning the All-Star Game. They defeated the Atlantic Division 10-6 in the first semifinal, while the Pacific beat the Central Division 10-3 in the other semifinal.
The best goal of the Metro vs. Pacific final was from Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid.
A little McDavid magic! #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/TfYKIwigpb
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 29, 2017
Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds won the game’s MVP award. He scored three goals total, including the game-winner in the final.
Your @Honda #NHLAllStar MVP, Wayne Simmonds. 🚂 pic.twitter.com/gvzJRH5RHm
— NHL (@NHL) January 30, 2017
Thumbnail photo via Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports Images
