By: Justin Gincauskas
Sidney Crosby, Auston Matthews, and Connor Bedard highlight the group from the first batch of 2024 NHL All-Star selections the league unveiled Thursday. The NHL selected one player from each of the 32 teams to be represented at the All-Star Game, while the fans will decide the final 12 players (eight skaters, four goalies) through the All-Star Fan Vote. The voting is open now and will close on Jan. 11.
The 32 NHL All-Star Selections
Anaheim Ducks: F Frank Vatrano
Frank Vatrano went from undrafted to All-Star, earning his first appearance after recording 27 points in 37 games.
Arizona Coyotes: F Clayton Keller
Clayton Keller is just 25 years old and has been named an All-Star for the fourth time.
Boston Bruins: F David Pastrnak
David Pastrnak has 23 goals this season to earn his fourth All-Star selection.
Buffalo Sabres: D Rasmus Dahlin
Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is heading to the All-Star game for the third consecutive year.
Calgary Flames: F Elias Lindholm
One of the first-time NHL All-Star selections this year, Elias Lindholm has 25 points in 38 games.
Carolina Hurricanes: F Sebastian Aho
Sebastian Aho has 43 points this season and is an All-Star for the third time.
Chicago Blackhawks: F Connor Bedard
2023 first-overall pick Connor Bedard is going to the All-Star game as a rookie after putting up 33 points in 38 games.
Colorado Avalanche: F Nathan MacKinnon
Tied for the league lead in points this season, Nathan MacKinnon makes his seventh All-Star appearance.
Columbus Blue Jackets: F Boone Jenner
First-time All-Star Boone Jenner has 13 goals this season for the Blue Jackets.
Dallas Stars: G Jake Oettinger
Goaltender Jake Oettinger is going to the All-Star game for the first time in his career.
Detroit Red Wings: F Alex DeBrincat
Alex DeBrincat has 38 points in 39 games and is heading to his second All-Star game.
Edmonton Oilers: F Connor McDavid
2015 first-overall pick and seven-time All-Star Connor McDavid has 53 points this season.
Florida Panthers: F Sam Reinhart
Sam Reinhart is a first-time All-Star after collecting 47 points in 38 games.
Los Angeles Kings: G Cam Talbot
36-year-old goaltender Cam Talbot, who has a 2.10 goals against average, was named an All-Star for the second time.
Minnesota Wild: F Kirill Kaprizov
Three-time All-Star Kirill Kaprizov is averaging a point per game this season with the Wild.
Montreal Canadiens: F Nick Suzuki
Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is heading to his third All-Star game.
Nashville Predators: F Filip Forsberg
Filip Forsberg has 43 points this season and is an All-Star selection for the second time.
New Jersey Devils: F Jack Hughes
2019 first-overall pick Jack Hughes is a three-time All-Star at 22 years old.
New York Islanders: F Mathew Barzal
Mathew Barzal is making his third All-Star appearance after collecting 39 points in 37 games.
New York Rangers: G Igor Shesterkin
Igor Shesterkin has 16 wins this season and is a two-time All-Star.
Ottawa Senators: F Brady Tkachuk
24-year-old Brady Tkachuk is heading to his fourth All-Star game.
Philadelphia Flyers: F Travis Konecny
Travis Konecny has reached the 20-goal mark this season and is named an All-Star for the second time.
Pittsburgh Penguins: F Sidney Crosby
10-time All-Star Sidney Crosby has the most NHL All-Star selections of the 32 players named.
San Jose Sharks: F Tomas Hertl
2012 first-round draft pick Tomas Hertl is making his second All-Star appearance.
Seattle Kraken: F Oliver Bjorkstrand
Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand is an All-Star for the first time in his career.
St. Louis Blues: F Robert Thomas
Selected as an All-Star for the first time, Robert Thomas has 41 points with the Blues this season.
Tampa Bay Lightning: F Nikita Kucherov
One of the best players in the league, Nikita Kucherov is an All-Star for the fifth time.
Toronto Maple Leafs: F Auston Matthews
Auston Matthews leads the league with 30 goals this season and is a seven-time All-Star.
Vancouver Canucks: D Quinn Hughes
Defenseman Quinn Hughes is an All-Star for the second time in his young career.
Vegas Golden Knights: F Jack Eichel
Four-time All-Star Jack Eichel has 40 points in 39 games this season.
Washington Capitals: F Tom Wilson
Capitals 2012 first-round pick Tom Wilson is a two-time All-Star.
Winnipeg Jets: G Connor Hellebuyck
Named an All-Star for the fourth time, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is 19-6-3 this season.
NHL All-Star Weekend takes place Feb. 1-3 in Toronto. The event kicks off with the return of the player draft on Feb. 1, followed by the new look NHL All-Star Skills competition, which takes place on Feb. 2. All-Star weekend wraps up on Feb. 3 with the NHL All-Star Game.
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