Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson both scored in the 2022 NHL All-Star Game. Their performances helped lift the Metropolitan Division to an All-Star Game tournament win and a $1 million prize that they will split amongst themselves.
The Metro opened the 3v3 All-Star Tourney by beating the Pacific Division 6-4. In the Final, they defeated the Central Division 5-3.
Kuznetsov had a goal and an assist in the two games.
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— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 5, 2022
Meanwhile, Wilson scored 13 seconds into Game 1, a new NHL ASG 3v3 record.
gotta love the sauce from kuz pic.twitter.com/urhFF63jjZ
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 5, 2022
Perhaps the biggest story coming out of All-Star Weekend for Capitals fans was just how much Wilson was booed by fans. It wasn’t necessarily a surprise, but it definitely was very funny.
During the game, Kuznetsov was asked about the booing by ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.
“That’s how they love him,” Kuzy replied.
kuzy: booing is actually the nhl’s love language for tom wilson pic.twitter.com/ixJEiYPsZ0
— HockeyKot (@hockeykot) February 5, 2022
Kuznetsov said before puck drop that the Metro would “try everything” and guaranteed a win. Earlier in the week, Kuznetsov and Wilson joked they would dump and chase.
“We’re going to try everything”#intrigued https://t.co/25Y3OJKPt0
— RMNB (@rmnb) February 5, 2022
In the end, whatever they did worked. Congratulations, champs!
#NHLAllStar CHAMPIONS‼️ pic.twitter.com/xmvVmz9aZ9
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 5, 2022
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