The 62nd match of all the stars of the National Hockey League was held on January 29, 2017, in the city of Los Angeles , California , at the home arena of the Los Angeles Kings club, the Staples Center . This star match was the third held in Los Angeles and the second at the Staples Center arena. The winner of the match was the team of the Capital Division, and the Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds was recognized as the most valuable player. [one]
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| Date: | January 29, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arena: | Staples Center | ||||||||||||||||||
| City: |  Los Angeles California
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| Viewers: | 18 665 | ||||||||||||||||||
| MVP: | Wayne Simmonds | ||||||||||||||||||
| ← 2016 | 2018 → | ||||||||||||||||||
Format
The match of stars is held in the format of a 3-by-3 mini-tournament. At the semi-final stage, the national teams of the Central and Pacific divisions, as well as the Capital and Atlantic, meet each other. The winners of each match will meet in the final to determine the winner of the tournament. The duration of each match is 20 minutes. After 10 minutes of each match, the teams change goals. In a tie after 20 minutes, the winner is determined in a series of shootouts.
Definition of formulations
Voting by fans for the captains of each division started on December 2, 2016 and lasted until January 2, 2017. [2] Before that, the league forbade voting for injured or farm players in order to avoid a repeat of last year’s situation with John Scott . [3]
The winners were: Carey Price (Atlantic Division), Sidney Crosby (Capital Division), Pi Key Subban (Central Division), Connor McDavid (Pacific Division). [4] The full lineups of players and coaches were announced on January 10, 2017. [five]
Eastern Conference
Head coach: Michelle Terrien ( Montreal Canadiens ) |
Head coach: Wayne Gretzky [approx. 2] [7] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Western Conference
Head coach: Bruce Boudreau ( Minnesota Wilde ) |
Head coach: Peter Debour ( San Jose Sharks ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Superskills Contests
On January 28, mastery contests were held. In 2017, competitions were held between divisions, and not between conferences as it was before. It was also decided not to hold a competition for the most spectacular performance of a shootout, it was replaced by the contest “Testing with four lines”. [8] The team that won the Super Skills gets the right to choose an opponent in the semifinals of the match of stars. [9]
Hockey Relay
The mastery relay consists of five elements. One-touch throws from three different points, accuracy of the pass, puck control, club possession and goalkeeper goals. It is necessary to complete all the elements in the least time. The winner of each pair gets 1 point, the team that shows the best time of all gets a bonus point.
| Central Division | Time (min.) | Time (min.) | Pacific division | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Keith (Van Timer) Ryan Sooter (Van Timer) Vladimir Tarasenko (van timer) Jonathan Taves (accuracy pass) Tyler Segin (puck control) Patrick Kane (stick ownership) Devan Dubnik (goalkeeper) | 1: 44.03 | 2: 03.12 | Joe Pavelsky (Van Timer) Ryan Kesler (Van Timer) Jeff Carter (Van Timer) Drew Doughty (accuracy pass) Cam Fowler (puck control) Johnny Godro (stick ownership) Mike Smith (goalkeeper) | |
| Atlantic Division | Time (min.) | Time (min.) | Capital Division | |
| Eric Karlsson (Van Timer) Vincent Trochek (Van Timer) Kyle Okposo (Van Timer) Frans Nielsen (accuracy pass) Brad Marshand (puck control) Oston Matthews (club ownership) Carey Price (goalkeeper) | 1: 39.69 | 1: 21.70 | Seth Jones (One Timer) Alexander Ovechkin (van timer) Wayne Simmonds (Van Timer) John Tavares (accuracy pass) Justin Folk (puck control) Sidney Crosby (club ownership) Braden Holtby (goalkeeper) | |
| Account: Capital - 2, Central - 1, Atlantic - 0, Pacific - 0 | ||||
Four-Line Test Competition
One player from each team in four positions, the near blue line, the center line, the far blue line and the far goal line. From these positions it is necessary to hit the gate. Each player is entitled to two throws. At the last stage, it is possible to replace the field player with a goalkeeper. Each hit from the near blue line brings 1 point, each hit from the center line to the lower corners of the goal brings 1 point, to the upper corners - 3 points, each hit from the far blue line to the lower corners and to the “house” [approx. 3] brings 1 point, hit in the upper corners - 5, each hit by a field player from the far goal line into the “house” brings 10 points, and the goalkeeper - 20. [9]
| Line | Metropolitan | Central | Atlantic | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle blue | Ryan MacDon - 0 (0/2) | Ryan Sooter - 1 (1/2) | Nikita Kucherov - 0 (0/2) | Joe Pavelsky - 0 (0/2) |
| Central | Wayne Simmonds - 1 (1/2) | Tyler Segin - 0 (0/2) | Eric Karlsson - 0 (0/2) | Brent Burns - 3 (1/2) |
| Far blue | Taylor Hall - 0 (0/2) | Pi Kay Subban - 0 (0/2) | Brad Marshand - 0 (0/2) | Ryan Kesler - 0 (0/2) |
| Far goal line | Braden Holtby - 0 (0/2) | Nathan McKinnon - 0 (0/1) Corey Crawford - 0 (0/1) | Shea Weber - 0 (0/1) Carey Price - 0 (0/1) | Bo Horvath - 0 (0/1) Mike Smith - 20 (1/1) |
| Contest account: Pacific - 1, Atlantic - 0, Capital - 0, Central - 0 Total score: Capital - 2, Central - 1, Pacific - 1, Atlantic - 0 | ||||
Shot accuracy competition
You need to hit 4 targets in the shortest time. One point to the team for victory in each pair and an extra point for the absolutely best time. If a player can break the record of Daniel Sedin 7.3 seconds, the team gets another bonus point. [9]
| Atlantic Division | Time (sec.) | Time (sec.) | Capital Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Okposo | 15.97 | 26.81 | John Tavares |
| Auston Matthews | 12.28 | 10.73 | Sidney Crosby |
| Central Division | Time (sec.) | Time (sec.) | Pacific division |
| Patrick Layne | 21.82 | 15.64 | Connor McDavid |
| Patrick Kane | 18.95 | 17.66 | Jeff Carter |
| Contest account: Capital - 2, Pacific - 2, Atlantic - 1, Central - 0 Total score: Capital - 4, Pacific - 3, Central - 1, Atlantic - 1 | |||
Fastest Speed Competition
Two players from each team. Runs are made in pairs, in a small circle. The team receives one point for victory in each of the races. Also, an extra point gets the team whose player showed the absolutely best time. The winner of the competition gets the opportunity to break the record of Dylan Larkin 13.172 seconds, [approx. 4] if successful, the team will receive another bonus point. [9]
| Atlantic Division | Time (sec.) | Time (sec.) | Capital Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | 13.16 | 13.33 | Cam atkinson |
| Vincent Trochek | 13.32 | 13.65 | Wayne Simmonds |
| Central Division | Time (sec.) | Time (sec.) | Pacific division |
| Patrick Layne | 13.42 | 13.43 | Bo Horvath |
| Nathan Mackinon | 13.62 | 13.02 | Connor McDavid |
| Contest account: Pacific - 2, Atlantic - 2, Central - 1, Capital - 0 Total score: Pacific - 5, Capital - 4, Atlantic - 3, Central - 2 | |||
Strongest Throwing Competition
Each player is given two attempts. One point to the team for victory in each pair and an extra point for the absolutely best result. If a player can break the Zdeno Hara 108.8 mph record, the team will receive another bonus point. [9]
| Atlantic Division | Speed (mph) | Speed (mph) | Capital Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | 0 94.2 | 96.3 98.1 | Seth Jones |
| Shea weber | 102.8 99.4 | 0 97.8 | Alexander Ovechkin |
| Central Division | Speed (mph) | Speed (mph) | Pacific division |
| Patrick Layne | 101.7 101.5 | 96.1 97.7 | Brent burns |
| Nathan McKinnon | 92.3 89.9 | 94.6 92.7 | Drew Doughty |
| Contest account: Atlantic - 2, Capital - 1, Central - 1, Pacific - 1 Total score: Pacific - 6, Atlantic - 5, Capital - 5, Central - 3 | |||
Bullet Competition
Two teams with the most points following the results of the previous five contests participate in the shootout competition. Each team has nine field players and two goalkeepers. Each team also announces one player from the team of their conference who did not make it to the final competition, who will drink bullets with a bonus puck. For each goal scored, one point is awarded, for a goal scored by a bonus goal - 2. After five five shots, the goalkeeper changes. The winner of the competition becomes the winner of the entire Super Skills. [9]
| Atlantic Division | Goalkeeper | Pacific division | Goalkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marshand ( ) Nikita Kucherov ( ) Victor Hedman ( ) Shea Weber ( ) Frans Nielsen ( ) | Mike smith | Drew Doughty ( ) Joe Pavelsky ( ) Bo Horvath ( ) Cam Fowler ( ) Ryan Kesler 5] ( ) | Carey Price |
| Eric Karlsson ( ) Kyle Okposo ( ) Sidney Crosby ( ) x2 Vincent Trochek ( ) Auston Matthews ( ) | Martin jones | Connor McDavid ( ) Johnny Godro ( ) Patrick Kane ( ) x2 Brent Burns ( ) Jeff Carter ( ) | Tuukka Rusk |
| Bottom line: 4-1 in favor of the Atlantic Division | |||
Data Results: NHL.com
Grid
| Semifinal | The final | |||||||
| Pacific division | ten | |||||||
| Central Division | 3 | |||||||
| Pacific division | 3 | |||||||
| Capital Division | four | |||||||
| Atlantic Division | 6 | |||||||
| Capital Division | ten | |||||||
Matches
Pacific Time (UTC − 8: 00).
First Semifinal
| January 29, 2017 13:06 | Pacific division | 10: 3 (5: 1, 5: 2) | Central Division | Staples Center , Los Angeles 18,665 viewers |
| Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith - 00: 00-10: 00 Martin Jones - 10: 00-20: 00 | Goalkeepers | 00: 00-10: 00 - Corey Crawford 10: 00-20: 00 - Dwan Dubnik | Judges: Kelly Sutherland Mike Leggo Line Judges: David Brisbois Steve barton | |
| Goals: | ||||
| Cam Fowler - 02:57 ( J. Godro , B. Horvath ) Jeff Carter - 03:39 ( D. Doughty ) Connor McDavid 07:13 ( R. Kesler ) Brent Burns - 08:00 (C. McDavid) Drew Doughty - 09:49 ( J. Paulski , J. Carter) Johnny Godro - 12:33 (B. Horvath, C. Fowler) Joe Pavelsky - 14:15 (J. Carter, D. Doughty) Ryan Kesler - 15:43 (B. Burns, C. McDavid) Bo Horvath - 16:29 (C. Fowler) Johnny Godro - 16:42 (C. Fowler, M. Jones ) | 1-0 2-0 2: 1 3 : 1 4 : 1 5 : 1 5: 2 6 : 2 7 : 2 7: 3 8 : 3 9 : 3 10 : 3 | 07:07 - Jonathan Taves 12:14 - P-Kay Subban ( T. Segin ) 14:39 - Vladimir Tarasenko (T. Segin) | ||
| 0 min | Fine | 0 min | ||
| 22 | Throws | 12 | ||
Second Semifinal
| January 29, 2017 14:05 | Atlantic Division | 6: 10 (3: 3, 3: 7) | Capital Division | Staples Center , Los Angeles 18,665 viewers |
| Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price - 00: 00-10: 00 Tuukka Rusk - 10: 00-20: 00 | Goalkeepers | 00: 00-10: 00 - Sergey Bobrovsky 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Braden Holtby | Judges: Kelly Sutherland Mike Leggo Line Judges: David Brisbois Steve barton | |
| Goals: | ||||
Nikita Kucherov - 04:06 ( V. Trochek , V. Hedman ) Victor Hedman - 06:30 (N. Kucherov, V. Trochek) Eric Karlsson - 07:13 ( C. Okposo ) Auston Matthews - 10:50 ( B. Marshand , S. Weber ) Nikita Kucherov - 13:15 (V. Trochek) Vincent Trochek - 18:54 (N. Kucherov) | 0: 1 1 : 1 1: 2 2 : 2 3 : 2 3: 3 4 : 3 4: 4 4: 5 4: 6 5 : 6 5: 7 5: 8 5: 9 6 : 9 6: 10 | 02:12 - Wayne Simmonds 04:49 - Wayne Simmonds 08:45 - John Tavares ( C. Atkinson ) 11:31 - John Tavares (C. Atkinson, J. Folk ) 11:45 - Seth Jones ( T. Hall ) 11:50 - Taylor Hall 16:26 - Sidney Crosby (J. Folk, A. Ovechkin ) 16:35 - Cam Atkinson (J. Tavares) 17:45 - Cam Atkinson (p.v.) (J. Tavares) 19:59 - Alexander Ovechkin (S. Crosby, J. Folk) | ||
| 0 min | Fine | 0 min | ||
| 25 | Throws | 21 | ||
Final
| January 29, 2017 15:12 | Pacific division | 3: 4 (3: 2, 0: 2) | Capital Division | Staples Center , Los Angeles 18,665 viewers |
| Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones - 00: 00-10: 00 Mike Smith - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Goalkeepers | 00: 00-10: 00 - Sergey Bobrovsky 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Braden Holtby | Judges: Kelly Sutherland Mike Leggo Line Judges: David Brisbois Steve barton | |
| Goals: | ||||
| Joe Pavelsky - 00:22 ( D. Doughty , J. Carter ) Connor McDavid - 04:40 ( R. Kesler ) Bo Horvath - 07:52 ( J. Godro ) | 1-0 1: 1 1: 2 2 : 2 3 : 2 3: 3 3: 4 | 01:25 - Seth Jones ( T. Hall , J. Folk ) 04:09 - Justin Folk ( J. Tavares ) 14:57 - Cam Atkinson 15:02 - Wayne Simmonds (T. Hall) | ||
| 0 min | Fine | 0 min | ||
| 17 | Throws | 18 | ||
See also
- Superskills NHL All-Star Game
Notes
Comments
- ↑ Replaced injured Evgeni Malkin
- ↑ Replaced John Tortorell, who refused to participate
- ↑ “house” means a gap in the goal between the goalkeeper shields
- ↑ The race is held around the perimeter of the site.
- ↑ Bullitt punched Ryan Kesler's son
Sources
- ↑ Capital Division won the “Match of the Stars”
- ↑ The voting for the participants of the NHL-2017 Stars Match began
- ↑ NHL changed the rules for voting for team captains at the All-Star Game
- ↑ Captains of the Match of the Stars team named
- ↑ Five Russians will take part in the "Match of the Stars"
- ↑ Columbus striker Atkinson will replace injured Malkin at the All-Star Game
- ↑ Gretzky will be a coach at the Match of the Stars
- ↑ NHL canceled the spectacular shootout competition during the All-Star Game
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 Format set for All-Star Skills Competition