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2011 NHL SuperSkills results: Daniel Sedin goes 8 for 9, helps Team Staal win accuracy shooting handily

Edmonton Oilers v Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 7: Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks slides a backhand shot past goalie Nikolai Khabibulin #35 of the Edmonton Oilers for his second goal of the night during the second period at Rogers Arena January 7, 2011 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Rich Lam

When I think of the advancements made by hockey video games, one of my favorite moments came when the Playstation 2 era ushered in an accurate rendition of the accuracy shooting event. It was great to vicariously play what has always been my favorite all-star game event. (After all, how can you beat the sight of those shattering bullseyes/targets constructed from product placement?)

Last season, Henrik Sedin showed that he could succeed without Daniel, as he played well while his twin was injured and earned the Hart Trophy. Daniel showed he has some talent of his own, earning three points for Team Staal by going 8 for 9 in the accuracy shooting, much like Evgeni Malkin did in the 2009 NHL All-Star Game.

The goal for this version of the competition was to hit four targets the quickest. The amount of time each winner took to hit four targets is listed in parentheses. Full results below.

Ryan Kesler (9.6 seconds) beats Brad Richards. One point for Team Staal.

Rookies: Logan Couture (12.4 seconds) beats Derek Stepan. One point for Team Staal.

Patrick Sharp originally beat Jonathan Toews, but gave him a do-over. Toews then hit all four in 8.8 seconds. Toews earns the win. Brains explode. One weird point for Team Lidstrom.

Rick Nash (17.9 seconds) beats Phil Kessel. One point for Team Staal.

Patrick Kane (8.7 seconds) beats Eric Staal. One point for Team Lidstrom.

Daniel “The Shooting” Sedin (7.3 seconds) goes four for four to beat Martin Havlat. One point for Team Staal.
FINAL ROUND

Daniel Sedin (8.9 seconds) goes four for five and beats Patrick Kane. Two points for Team Staal.

Team Staal beats Team Lidstrom 6-2 in this event and holds an 18-6 lead so far.