It didn't take Sharks center Tomas Hertl long to get on the board in the 2020 NHL All-Star Game on Saturday night.
Midway through the first period of the Western Conference matchup, Hertl gave the Pacific Division a 3-0 lead over the Central Division with a breakaway goal.
Making @justinbieber proud. 😂 🦈@SanJoseSharks | @TomasHertl48 pic.twitter.com/fOCIwz8qvo
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 26, 2020
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— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) January 26, 2020
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SHOT 👏👏👏@TomasHertl48 | #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/prOziLlFRb
Hertl took the outlet pass from Kings center Anze Kopitar and beat Blues goalie Jordan Binnington over his left shoulder.
But Hertl wasn't done. Not by a longshot, as he added three more goals to help the Pacific advance to the All-Star Game Final with a 10-5 win over the Central Division.
Number ✌️@TomasHertl48 | #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/syFV4J1jVK
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) January 26, 2020
You sir, @TomasHertl48, are insane. #NHLAllStar
— NHL (@NHL) January 26, 2020
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Make it FOUR for @TomasHertl48!@SanJoseSharks | #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/yXpywExphc
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Hertl earned his first All-Star appearance as a replacement for captain Logan Couture, who fractured his ankle in early January.
In 46 games for the Sharks this season, Hertl has 15 goals and 20 assists.