Central Division blows out Pacific to open All-Star Game

The Central Division started the NHL All-Star Game with a bang, dominating the Pacific en route to a 10-4 victory to advance to the finals.

In the game's first half, the Central lit up Anaheim Ducks netminder John Gibson with seven goals on nine shots, much to the chagrin of the home crowd, who were cheering on their San Jose Shark representatives to advance.

The Central was led by Ryan O'Reilly and Gabriel Landeskog, who each posted four points, while Patrick Kane and Mikko Rantanen posted three of their own.

The Pacific got two points apiece from Joe Pavelski, Erik Karlsson, and Brent Burns.

With the first game in the books, the Central awaits the winner of the Atlantic-Metropolitan clash to determine their opponent for the grand prize.