Pominville scores in NHL All-Star game

KANATA, ONTARIO - There was no defense. No goaltending.  No hitting.  So, while Jason Pominville may have felt like it was just another Sabres game, this time he had fun.  The Buffalo captain's debut at the NHL All-Star game was a success, with a goal and an assist.

Pominville's Team Alfredsson lost to Team Chara 12-9. 

Pominville had a firsrt period assist on a goal by John Tavares.  He then scored at the side of the net in the second, beating Carey Price after a pass from James Neal.  He's the first Sabres player to score in the All-Star game since Brian Campbell in 2008.  Pominville was a +1, and played 15:59, the third most minutes for any Team Alfredsson forward.

Buffalo native Patrick Kane also scored a goal.

Pominville will now shift his mind back to the Sabres.  They practice on Monday and play in Montreal on Tuesday.  No word whether Pominville will be with the team for practice, or just join them in Montreal on Monday evening.