John Scott's Team Pacific is the winner of the first-ever 3-on-3 All-Star Tournament in Nashville after defeating Team Atlantic by a score of 1-0 in the final game.
An unlikely All-Star whose controversial selection by fan vote has been the subject of discussion in NHL circles for weeks, Scott scored two goals in his team's 9-6 semifinal win over Team Central and engaged in some lighthearted fisticuffs with his old teammate and current NHL leading scorer Patrick Kane along the way, galvanizing fans.
The inaugural 3-on-3 tournament format was a success and featured some great playmaking and spirited competition all the way through.
Team Atlantic started things off with a tight 4-3 win over the Metropolitan Division thanks to great play from Roberto Luongo and Jaromir Jagr, then Scott's Pacific group pulled away for the win in the second period of their game against the host Team Central.
In the final, defense and goaltending prevailed, and a successful Atlantic Division Coach's Challenge kept things close in the late stages.
Corey Perry of the Anaheim Ducks was the only scorer in the final, earning the $1 million priz ...
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