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The 10 best moments from the All-Star Game

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Another NHL All-Star three-on-three tournament is in the books.

The Pacific Division reigned supreme with wins over the Central and Atlantic on the back of Brock Boeser's MVP performance. Sunday's tournament was full of amazing goals and some downright hilarious moments - everything one could want from an All-Star event.

Here are the top 10 moments from a fun-filled afternoon:

Wes McCauley delivers classic 'no goal' call

WES McCAULEY pic.twitter.com/dG4l6UkFKI

- NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 28, 2018

What would an All-Star Game be without a coach's challenge?

After Erik Karlsson looked to have picked up his first goal of the tournament against the Metropolitan, video review revealed that teammate Nikita Kucherov was actually offside.

The goal was called off, and the NHL's most dramatic referee was on hand to deliver the news.

Matthews, Eichel mockingly signal goal

.@Jackeichel15 and @AM34 simultaneously signal goal. Classic. #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/Q5XGzJ0rnn

- NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) January 28, 2018

For the second time in a week, Auston Matthews had the chance to throw some shade at the video-review process.

After a controversial no-goal call went against him last Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward mockingly pointed at the net after he scored later in the same game.

Fast forward to Sunday, as Karlsson's disallowed goal provided another opportunity for a tongue-and-cheek celebration from Matthews and Co.

Kucherov completes hat trick with cheeky deke

We don't know how you do it, but never change, @86Kucherov. #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/7VEeCb9Qve

- NHL (@NHL) January 28, 2018

He did it again.

Kucherov pulled off his now-famous deke, in which he purposefully whiffs on the puck to fake out goalies.

After pulling off the move last season in a shootout against the Buffalo Sabres, the Tampa Bay Lightning forward seized the opportunity against Braden Holtby when he was gifted a breakaway. The goal completed his hat trick.

Atlantic throws helmets on the ice to celebrate hat trick

***Helmet Trick#NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/MTvxukE2do

- NHL (@NHL) January 28, 2018

While many fans tossed their hats on the ice in celebration of Kucherov's third goal, his teammates took things to another level.

Marchand loves to be hated

HEY HATERS pic.twitter.com/D0WeLpkw97

- NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 28, 2018

Brad Marchand received all the boos from fans this weekend ... and he loved it.

After hearing them during his introduction to the skills competition and to the tournament itself, the Boston Bruins forward scored in his club's semifinal game, giving him the chance to show his appreciation to the fans.

Willie O'Ree honored during semifinal

Willie O'Ree is in the house! ' #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/FyWz172vZb

- NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 28, 2018

In a touching ceremony during the semifinal between the Atlantic and Metropolitan, former Boston Bruin Willie O'Ree - the NHL's first black player - was honored on the ice.

O'Ree posed for a picture with both teams while receiving an honorary jersey and then shook hands with each player.

Subban cellys with bench

BENCH CELLY pic.twitter.com/jIONAULuZk

- NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 28, 2018

What would the All-Star Game be without some P.K. Subban shenanigans.

After the Nashville Predators defender scored on a rare breakaway, he began to celebrate emphatically - as he does - this time with his teammates on the bench.

Kucherov, Eichel pull off insane give-and-go

our computers just lit on fire """"""" pic.twitter.com/xKOp22PxwI

- NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 28, 2018

Kucherov's hat trick goal was impressive overall, but his second of the game was just incredible.

He and Eichel pulled off two behind-the-back passes on one of the prettiest give-and-gos you'll ever see. You couldn't help but feel sorry for Holtby on this one.

Mike Smith nearly scores

Smith goes for the empty net! #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/3G4t0p1YaT

- NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) January 29, 2018

Oh, what could have been.

With the Atlantic desperate to score late in the final game, the goalie was pulled. That gave Mike Smith a chance at scoring from the other end of the rink. Unfortunately, his shot went just wide.

Gaudreau scores while dragging thread

Hey Johnny, you're unraveli... oh, never mind then. #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/YjK8ISpeoy

- NHL (@NHL) January 29, 2018

Johnny Gaudreau is usually busy undressing opposing defensemen, but he nearly undressed himself on Sunday.

The Calgary Flames forward had a thread from his equipment unravel as he skated in on a breakaway. Fortunately for Gaudreau, he still managed to snap the puck through Carey Price's five-hole.

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