Team Alfredsson beats Chara in NHL skills competition
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The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane attempts a shot on St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott Saturday during the breakaway challenge at NHL All Star Skills hockey competition in Ottawa, Ontario. Associated Press |
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The Blackhawks Patrick Kane wears a Superman cape as he gets a high-five from teammate Marian Hossa Saturday as they take part in the Breakaway Challenge during the NHL All-Star skills hockey competition in Ottawa, Ontario. Associated Press |
OTTAWA — Patrick Kane’s Superman cape and Zdeno Chara’s blistering hot slap shot wasn’t enough to beat Daniel Alfredsson and his team stocked with hometown favorites in the NHL All-Star skills competition Saturday night.
Team Alfredsson beat Team Chara 21-12, easily clinching the victory in the final-round shootout challenge. Alfredsson had one of his team’s 10 shootout goals in outscoring Chara 10-3.
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Chara did break his own skills competition record for hardest shot with a blast at 108.8 mph. That bettered the mark of 105.9 he set in Raleigh last year.
The two teams will now face off Sunday in the All-Star game.
