That format features a 3-on-3 tournament between All-Star teams from the NHL’s four divisions. The Atlantic and Metropolitan teams will play each other to determine the finals representative from the Eastern Conference, and the Central and Pacific teams will face off to decide the Western Conference winner. Each game will be played in two 10-minute halves, with the winners facing off in a championship game that night.
Here’s everything else you need to know about the 2017 NHL All-Star weekend.
When is the 2017 NHL All-Star game?
The 62nd NHL All-Star game tournament will begin Sunday, Jan. 29, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The games will air on NBC, the first time the event will be airing on network TV since 2004 on ABC.
Where is the 2017 NHL All-Star game?
The All-Star weekend festivities will be held in Los Angeles at Staples Center, home of the Kings. It’s the third time L.A. has hosted the NHL All-Star game, and the first time since 2002.
2017 NHL All-Star rosters
Below are the All-Star rosters for each division, before injury replacements. Team captains, as voted by the fans, are marked with an asterisk.
Atlantic All-Star roster
Nikita Kucherov, F, Lightning Brad Marchand, F, Bruins Auston Matthews, F, Maple Leafs Frans Nielsen, F, Red Wings Kyle Okposo, F, Sabres Vincent Trocheck, F, Panthers Victor Hedman, D, Lightning Erik Karlsson, D, Senators Shea Weber, D, Canadiens *Carey Price, G, Canadiens Tuukka Rask, G, Bruins
Central All-Star roster
Patrick Kane, F, Blackhawks Patrik Laine, F, Jets Nathan MacKinnon, F, Avalanche Tyler Seguin, F, Stars Vladimir Tarasenko, F, Blues Jonathan Toews, F, Blackhawks *P.K. Subban, D, Predators Duncan Keith, D, Blackhawks Ryan Suter, D, Wild Corey Crawford, G, Blackhawks Devan Dubnyk, G, Wild
Metropolitan All-Star roster
*Sidney Crosby, F, Penguins Taylor Hall, F, Devils Evgeni Malkin, F, Penguins Alex Ovechkin, F, Capitals Wayne Simmonds, F, Flyers John Tavares, F, Islanders Justin Faulk, D, Hurricanes Seth Jones, D, Blue Jackets Ryan McDonagh, D, Rangers Sergei Bobrovsky, G, Blue Jackets Braden Holtby, G, Capitals
Pacific All-Star roster
*Connor McDavid, F, Oilers Jeff Carter, F, Kings Johnny Gaudreau, F, Flames Bo Horvat, F, Canucks Ryan Kesler, F, Ducks Joe Pavelski, F, Sharks Brent Burns, D, Sharks Drew Doughty, D, Kings Cam Fowler, D, Ducks Martin Jones, G, Sharks Mike Smith, G, Coyotes
When, what is the NHL All-Star Skills Competition?
The All-Star Skills Competition will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. The skills competitions include: Fastest Skater, Breakaway Challenge, Accuracy Shooting, Challenge Relay, Hardest Shot and Shootout.
