Metro takes down Central to win 2022 All-Star Game

The Metropolitan Division defeated the Central Division 5-3 to win Saturday's All-Star Game in Las Vegas.

Metro captain Claude Giroux finished the game with two goals and was also named MVP. Jack Hughes netted the game-winner.

Chris Kreider and Evgeny Kuznetsov were the other two goalscorers. Frederik Andersen let in two goals on nine shots while Tristan Jarry shut the door, allowing just one goal on 15 shots.

Joe Pavelski netted a goal and an assist for the Central side, with the other two goals coming from Nazem Kadri and Clayton Keller. Cam Talbot allowed four goals on 13 shots while Juuse Saros let in one on five shots.

This marks the third time the Metropolitan Division has won the All-Star Game since the NHL adopted the divisional format in 2016.

The winning team earned a $1-million prize to be divided among its members.

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