NBA all star game; Bruins move into first place

As usual there was almost no defense being played in the All Star game as the West defeated the East 143-138. If you look at the numbers you'll see that their is usually about 5.2 blocks a game by a team but last night each team only averaged 4. Now that really isn't too far below the average but with some of the NBA's best players you think there would be some great defensive plays. The blocks were low but the turnover numbers were even higher. NBA team's average 14.5 turnovers a game but last night the team's averaged 17.5 or about 8% higher than usual. Chris Paul was named the MVP scoring 20 points and also dishing out 15 passes. Kevin Durant scored a game  high 30 rebounds while Carmelo Anthony scored 26 while grabbing a game high 12 boards. Kevin Garnett started the game but only played 6 minutes, failing to score, due to his forever aging body. Here are your highlights.

In other news today, Darren O'Day signed a deal with the Baltimore Orioles to make this the first year in the 39 year history of Arbitration in which no hearing has been held.
Former USC quarterback Matt Barkely has decided not to throw at the NFL combine as he continues to nurse his sore shoulder.
Lastly, Danica Patrick became the first women to win the pole at the Daytona 500.

NHL Recap
The Penguins slid (on their bellies) past the Devils into first place with a 4-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres were leading 3-2 with 15 minutes left in the game but goals by Pascal Dupuis and Paul Martin put the Penguins up 4-3. Thomas Vanek's second period goal increased his total on the year to 12.
Despite a third period comeback by the Kings, the Blackhawks were able to hold on for a 3-2 victory in Chicago. Mike Richards (former Flyer) scored the Kings' two third period goals.
The Bruins pulled a Penguins and got into first place of the Northeast Division with a 3-2 victory of the Jets. The game was tied 2-2 going in to third before Brad Marchand's goal 36 seconds into the third frame but the Bruins into the lead.
In Dallas, the Stars lost to the Flames 4-3. The Stars were up 3-1 entering the third but lost the lead thanks to goals by Roman Horak, Matt Stajan, and Steve Begin. For each one of those guys it was their first goal of the year.
Detroit led the Wild 2-0 until 11 minutes left in the second when the Wild responded with three unanswered goals. Dany Heatley scored his 5th goal of the year to change the tie while Jason Tucker recorded the game-tier and Torrey Mitchell got the game winner.
The Rangers defeated the Capitals 2-1 at Madison Square Garden. Derek Stepan scored the game winning goal in the third to break the one-one tie. Braden Holtby made 38 saves in the lost.
Finally, the Blues beat the Canucks 4-3 in a shootout. It was Luongo's third overtime loss of the season and he has yet to lose in regular time.

All NHL (quick)

Forward- Jonathan Toews- Chicago Scored one goal on the power play as well as chipping in an assist. Also had 4 takeaways in 20 minutes of play.
Forward- David Backes- St Louis Played the role of distributor with an assist. Finished the game with a +1 rating while playing good defense blocking 2 shots and recording 2 hits.
Forward- Pascal Dupuis- Pittsburgh Recorded two goals in the Penguins win and also added in an assist. Finished +2 and also had 3 hits and two takeaways.
Defense- Johnny Oduya- Chicago Recorded an assist while also knocking down 2 Kings.
Defense- Stephane Robidas- Dallas Had an assist to finish +2. Also had 4 hits.
Goalie- Braden Holtby- Washington Although he lost his .950 SV% was second in the NHL only to Henrik Lundqvist. Holtby had to face 40 shots due to a poor defense and made 38 saves.