ST. LOUIS _ In many respects, Mathew Barzal streaked into prominence quite a while ago. On Friday, he did it officially.
The Islanders' first-line center, appearing in his second straight All-Star Game, unseated three-time champion Connor McDavid in the Bridgestone NHL's fastest skater competition during the All-Star Weekend skills competition at the Enterprise Center.
Barzal, an electric current on skates, completed his loop in 13.175 seconds, edging the Oilers' McDavid, who came in at 13.215. Barzal and McDavid were the final two to go.
