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John Scott scores twice and scuffles in the All-Star game, wins MVP

Jan 31, 2016, 4:56 PM | Updated: 6:24 pm

Pacific Division forward John Scott (28) skates to the bench after scoring a goal against the Centr...

Pacific Division forward John Scott (28) skates to the bench after scoring a goal against the Central Division during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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BY KELLAN OLSON


Suns reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor

Former Arizona Coyotes forward John Scott had the time of his life this weekend and it ended with a memorable performance in the All-Star game Sunday.

In the pregame intros, Scott received the best ovation from the crowd for a player not from Nashville.

Scott started things off early in the game, with a goal on an open net and a playfully over the top celebration.

With his primary role in the NHL being an enforcer, it wouldn’t be a game for Scott without a fight. Of course, with this being the All-Star game, that wouldn’t happen.

Or so we thought, as Patrick Kane scored and followed it up by dropping the gloves at his opposing captain and throwing a couple of fake punches.

The crowd roared and the two created a signature All-Star moment.

If that wasn’t enough, Scott scored another goal late in the second and final period on a breakaway that would seal his division’s place in the final game.

It ended with glory, as Scott’s Pacific Division won the tournament and Scott was voted MVP.

It’s hard to believe that the NHL was reportedly against Scott playing in the game.

Hockey fan Jeff Gordon takes a selfie outside Bridgestone Arena before the NHL hockey All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Fans arrive at Bridgestone Arena for the NHL hockey All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Fans arrive at Bridgestone Arena for the NHL hockey All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Nashville Predators forward James Neal signs autographs as he arrives for the NHL hockey All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane signs autographs as he arrives for the NHL hockey All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad signs autographs as he arrives for the NHL hockey All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin signs autographs as he arrives for the NHL hockey All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Metropolitan Division goalie Braden Holtby (70), of the Washington Capitals, blocks a shot by Atlantic Division forward Jaromir Jagr (68), of the Florida Panthers, during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Atlantic Division defenseman Erik Karlsson (65), of the Ottawa Senators, is congratulated by Atlantic Division forward Dylan Larkin (71), of the Detroit Red Wings, after Karlsson scored against the Metropolitan Division during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Atlantic Division forward Dylan Larkin (71), of the Detroit Red Wings, defends against Metropolitan Division forward Brandon Saad (20), of the Columbus Blue Jackets, during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Metropolitan Division forward Evgeni Malkin (71), of the Pittsburgh Penguins, scores a goal against Atlantic Division goalie Ben Bishop (30), of the Tampa Bay Lightning, on a backhanded shot during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Atlantic Division defenseman Erik Karlsson (65), of the Ottawa Senators, celebrates with forward Steven Stamkos (91), of the Tampa Bay Lightening, after scoring a goal during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game against the Metropolitan Division team Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Metropolitan Division forward John Tavares (91), of the New York Islanders, moves the puck between Atlantic Division goalie Ben Bishop (30), of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Dylan Larkin (71), of the Detroit Red Wings, during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Atlantic Division won 4-3 to move onto the championship game. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Eastern and Western Conference players are introduced before the NHL hockey All-Star game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Eastern Conference players line up after being introduced before the NHL hockey All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Atlantic Division players Ben Bishop (30), of the Tampa Bay Lightning; Steven Stamkos, second from left, of the Tampa Bay Lightning; and P.K. Subban (76), of the Montreal Canadiens; celebrate after beating the Metropolitan Division 4-3 in an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Eastern Conference player Mark Giordano (5), of the Calgary Flames, is introduced before the NHL hockey All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Atlantic Division forward Jaromir Jagr (68), of the Florida Panthers, celebrates with goalie Ben Bishop (30), of the Tampa Bay Lightning, after they beat the Metropolitan Division 4-3 in an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Atlantic Division players celebrate after beating the Metropolitan Division in an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Atlantic Division defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5), of the Florida Panthers, celebrates as he skates past Metropolitan Division forward John Tavares (91), of the New York Islanders, after scoring a goal during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Atlantic Division won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Atlantic Division forward Dylan Larkin (71), of the Detroit Red Wings, celebrates with defenseman P.K. Subban (76), of the Montreal Canadiens, after Subban scored a goal during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game against the Metropolitan Division, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Atlantic Division won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Pacific Division forward John Scott (28) skates to the bench after scoring a goal against the Central Division during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Pacific Division forward John Scott (28) takes the puck down the ice after checking Central Division forward Patrick Kane (88), of the Chicago Blackhawks, during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Central Division goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of the Nashville Predators, blocks a shot by Pacific Division defenseman Brent Burns (88), of the San Jose Sharks, during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Atlantic Division won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Pacific Division forward John Scott (28) and Central Division forward Patrick Kane (88), of the Chicago Blackhawks, pretend to fight after Scott knocked Kane to the ice during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Pacific Division forward Johnny Gaudreau (13), of the Calgary Flames, scores a goal against Central Division goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of the Nashville Predators, during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Pacific Division forward John Scott (28) and Central Division forward Patrick Kane (88), of the Chicago Blackhawks, pretend to fight after Scott knocked Kane to the ice during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Pacific Division forward John Scott (28) celebrates after scoring a goal during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game against the Central Division team Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Pacific Division forward Daniel Sedin (22), of the Vancouver Canucks, celebrates with Drew Doughty (8), of the Los Angeles Kings, and Corey Perry (10), of the Anaheim Ducks, after Sedin scored against Central Division goalie Devan Dubnyk (40), of the Minnesota Wild, during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Pacific Division won 9-6 to move onto the championship game. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Pacific Division forward Taylor Hall (4), of the Edmonton Oilers, scores against Central Division goalie Devan Dubnyk (40), of the Minnesota Wild, during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Pacific Division won 9-6 to move onto the championship game. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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