This year's Skills Competition had a bit of everything. Tons of boos for Patrick Kane. Lots of ovations for John Scott. It had hockey creativity, props, and general zaniness. Exactly what you'd expect at an event like this.
A sold out crowd packed Bridgestone Arena, which was decked out in All-Star garb, and it was just a delight to see.
The Eastern Conference bested the Western Conference 29-12, and therefore got to choose which teams would play first in tomorrow's All-Star Game. The East elected to go first, so that Jaromir Jagr can get home sooner if they lose.