2016 NHL All Star Game
Coverage from the 2016 NHL All-Star Game in Nashville.
John Scott helped us fall in love with the All-Star Game again
The 2016 NHL All-Star Game, and the weekend itself, has officially come to a close. However, it doesn't mean we can't look back and reflect at how awesome it was.
Nashville fans boo MVP selections, chant for John Scott
Fans in Nashville booing MVP hashtags and chanting JOHN SCOTT! #NHLAllStar
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) February 1, 2016
We know when things aren't as they should be.
James Neal Scores Twice in All-Star Game
Open the scoring and tie the game. Not a bad few minutes.
John Scott's All-Star goal and celebration is everything
John Scott scores, celebrates, gets a standing ovation pic.twitter.com/Ebk8wxBoTm
— The Cauldron (@TheCauldron) January 31, 2016
You knew this was going to happen, but it's still amazing.
LISTEN: Patrick Kane mercilessly booed when introduced at 2016 NHL All-Star Game
P Kane is going to get booed all night. All night. pic.twitter.com/dxgd5UA6zH
— On The Forecheck (@OnTheForecheck) January 31, 2016
It happened last night. It happened tonight. It will continue to happen.
Thousands pack Demonbreun Street and downtown to see Dierks Bentley
#Nashville answered... #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/zhtpcL7HoN
— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) January 31, 2016
Country music star Dierks Bentley played at the Honda Stage downtown before the 2016 NHL All Star Game. The streets were packed as far as the eye could see, which was a perfect representation for how much Nashville has embraced this weekend's events.
Best and Worst from the Skills Competition
The 2016 NHL All-Star Skills Competition is a wrap from the Music City. Here's some of the absolute best and worst moments from this years event.
East Beats West in 2016 NHL Skills Competition
The lead in to the All-Star Game provided plenty of fun for those on the ice and in the stands.
Shea Weber wins AMP Hardest Shot Competition
108.1 mph from The Captain, and Shea Weber wins the Hardest Shot Competition for the 2nd-straight year! #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/i1SoENGyli
— Thomas Willis (@TomAWillis) January 31, 2016
You knew it was going to happen.
Just your typical Wookie vs. Jaromir Subban Breakaway Challenge
#Hockey pic.twitter.com/XSsrQB1ZEa
— Dan D Bradley (@DanDBradley) January 31, 2016
Wondering how the Skills Competition is going? This should fill you in.
Brent Burns dresses better than all of humanity combined
Best looking #NHLAllStar s in Nashville. pic.twitter.com/9JWzMTycPL
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) January 30, 2016
Those boots? Pulling. Them. Off.
Meet The Menu: An All-Star Culinary Delight
OTF had a chance to meet the Executive Chef, Wade Gnann, and the specialties you can expect from this year's event.
NHL All Star Merchandise Primer
I went down to Fan Fair today to do a little shopping. Here's what I found.
First Day of the 2016 NHL All-Star Fan Fair
Nashville's ready to go as the host city of the NHL All-Star Weekend. Today, we're giving you a sneak peek of what's going on inside the NHL Fan Fair at the Music City Center!
This stream has:
2016 NHL All Star Game - Full Coverage
All the stories and hi jinks of the weekend in one place.
James Neal Is An All-Star
The Predators' forward is joining in on the festivities.
NHL All-Stars get free stuff, including personalized Gibson guitar
Every NHL All-Star will receive a personalized Gibson guitar. Here's Pekka Rinne's (via @simpkinssnaps): pic.twitter.com/XEqcSmOCbP
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) January 27, 2016
Today on Adam Vingan's twitter. The Tennessean will have a full article coming soon on the goodie bags the players are receiving.
Bridgestone Arena and downtown Nashville get dressed up for All-Star Game
This is really happening, you guys! Check out the #NHLAllStar gallery from today. >> https://t.co/zkdGotixE4 pic.twitter.com/JOt3Tr4G4G
— Thomas Willis (@TomAWillis) January 25, 2016
Check out a gallery of the preparations for this weekend's All-Star festivities.
2016 Skills Competition Format Announced
Everything you need to know about the best event of the weekend.
2016 NHL Fan Fair: What to Expect & What to See
A guide on the most important things to make time for during the Fan Fest.
ASG Music Preview: OTF Q&A w/Saving Country Music
"True country can't be defined, except that it has to be authentic, and tied to the traditions of the genre. You know it when you hear it." We like this guy.
2016 NHL All-Star Jerseys Glow in the Dark, Because Nashville
You've seen the #NHLAllStar jerseys but did you know they do this? Just like #Nashville at night they're all lit up! pic.twitter.com/9TsxBuNB5O
— Reebok Hockey (@ReebokHockey) January 14, 2016
The NHL and Reebok have gone to massive lengths to make every thread on the All-Star Jerseys scream Nashville. You'd think that would lead to a more interesting jersey. (I kid, they aren't bad. Just dull.) Now we see the crest actually glows in the dark as an homage to Nashville's bustling night life. Unless they play the tournament in the dark, we likely won't see them past the 20 minutes of intros ahead of Sunday's game.
2016 All-Star Game Roster: Weber, Josi, Rinne In
The captains are set and now so are the teams.
2016 NHL All-Star Jerseys Unveiled
We finally have a look at the threads the teams will be wearing.
2016 All-Star Game Team Captains Announced
The fans spent months voting for the captains of each team in the NHL All-Star Game in Nashville, and the results are in.
Nashville Predators Reveal Music Acts and Schedule for All-Star Weekend
Music City will be living up to its name, both indoors and outdoors during the 2016 NHL All-Star Weekend.
2016 All Star Game: Who Makes Team Central?
The Central division may be one of the toughest in hockey, which will make selecting its All Star representatives all the more difficult.
Is 3-on-3 at the All Star Game a Good Idea?
The All Star Game gets a complete revamp when it comes to Nashville.