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.
There's so much that could have gone wrong with the new format surrounding this year's rendition of the All-Star Game. Yet, when the lights went out, players exited and the fans finally left the arena to prepare for their own individual trips back to where they reside, the 2016 NHL All-Star Game was a resounding success.
Starting with an Eastern Conference showdown between the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions and ending with a memorable finale featuring both Atlantic and Pacific divisions, the new league format offered fans, players and coaches alike something for everyone to enjoy.