Sidney Crosby wins NHL Accuracy Shooting competition (Video)
LOS ANGELES – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was the league’s top sniper in its Accuracy Shooting competition.
Crosby nailed four targets in 10.730, beating Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews who held the second-best time at 12.280.
Sidney Crosby coming in at an amazing 10.730 time in the Accuracy Shooting. #NHlAllStar pic.twitter.com/prgATFG8ew
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 29, 2017
Defending champion John Tavares seemed to struggle in the event he won in 12.294 seconds last season.
The Atlantic Division picked up a point based on Kyle Okposo’s besting Tavares in a head-to-head match up. The Pacific Division picked up two points based on Connor McDavid beating Patrik Laine and Jeff Carter beating Patrick Kane. The Metropolitan Division got a point on Crosby’s beating Matthews and a bonus point because Crosby had the best time in the event.
Matchup 1
Kyle Okposo 15.970
John Tavares, 26.810
Matchup 2
Connor McDavid, 15.640
Patrik Laine, 21.820
Matchup 3
Auston Matthews, 12.280
Sidney Crosby, 10.730
Matchup 4
Jeff Carter, 17.660
Patrick Kane, 18.950
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