McDavid's 4 assists propel Pacific to All-Star semifinal win over Central

The Pacific Division advanced to the three-on-three All-Star tournament final thanks to a tightly contested 5-2 win over the Central Division.

Connor McDavid led the way with four assists, while the goals - two of which came on an empty net - were scored by James Neal (two), Drew Doughty, Brock Boeser, and Brent Burns.

Nathan MacKinnon and P.K. Subban scored for the Central in the losing effort.

Both Marc-Andre Fleury and Mike Smith stopped seven of eight shots against for the Pacific. Pekka Rinne made four saves on four shots for the Central, but Connor Hellebuyck allowed three goals on eight shots in the losing effort.

The Pacific await the winner of the second semifinal between the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions.