The Metro Division led by Claude Giroux defeated the Central Division 5-3 to win the NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas. Philly Flyers captain Giroux was named game MVP for scoring two goals. The NHL did not allow their players to participate in the Winter Olympics due to regular season game cancellations because of Covid. Currently the Nashville Predators (28-14) and the Colorado Avalance (32-8) lead the West and the Tampa Bay Lightning (30-10) and Florida Panthers (32-10) lead the East. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to begin on May 2.