Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers makes a shot on goal during the game between the Metropolitan division and the Central division during the 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Game at T-Mobile Arena on February 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Philadelphia captain Claude Giroux scored three goals and the Metropolitan Division beat the Central Division 5-3 in the final 3-on-3 match of the NHL All-Star Game.
New Jersey’s Jack Hughes, at 20 the youngest All-Star, also scored three goals for the Metropolitan team in the All-Star extravaganza’s first trip to Las Vegas.
The Metropolitan Division is your @Honda #NHLAllStar Game winners!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/M15TSvFDIX
— NHL (@NHL) February 5, 2022
Giroux clearly took the All-Star showcase seriously, showing off his goal-scoring abilities to any less-serious competitors.
Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) is your 2022 @Honda #NHLAllStar MVP! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/IuHStowthi
— NHL (@NHL) February 6, 2022
He was also perhaps auditioning for any potential suitors for the veteran forward, who could be moved by the Flyers before he hits unrestricted free agency this summer.