Who are the captains for the NHL All-Star Game?

Rosters for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game were announced by the league on Jan. 14 with Auston Matthews being voted by fans as the Atlantic Division captain, Nathan MacKinnon as the Central Division captain, Alex Ovechkin as the Metropolitan Division captain and Connor McDavid as the Pacific Division captain.

Is Nathan MacKinnon captain?

5 due to injury, Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar confirmed Sunday morning. MacKinnon was set to be the captain of the Central Division. The league announced later Sunday that MacKinnon would be replaced by the Nashville Predators’ Roman Josi. Joe Pavelski of the Dallas Stars is the new Central Division captain.

Why didn’t Sidney Crosby make All-Star team?

On a statistical basis, Crosby does not deserve to be at the All-Star Game this year. Due to injuries and COVID-related absences, he has appeared in just 24 of the Penguins’ 36 games and is operating at exactly a point per game – great for most players but a pace that is the worst of Crosby’s 17-year career.

Does Nathan MacKinnon have a Stanley Cup?

MacKinnon pointed to the Washington Capitals, who didn’t advance past the second round for 18 seasons before winning the Cup in 2018, and the Tampa Bay Lightning, who were swept in the first round as the Presidents’ Trophy winners in 2019 before winning the Cup in 2020 and 2021.

How are NHL All-Star captains selected?

Fans are being asked to select a captain for each divisional team for 2022 NHL Honda All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas on Feb. 4-5. Fans will be selecting the captains at NHL.com/vote and the NHL App, which offers fans a mobile interactive ballot.

Did Connor McDavid play in the 2022 All-Star Game?

EdmontonOilers.com and Oilers TV are on-site at the 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas, where Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will represent the Oilers and compete for the Pacific Division.

Why is landeskog the captain?

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that forward Gabriel Landeskog has been named team captain. Landeskog was appointed captain by Avalanche head coach Joe Sacco after Milan Hejduk informed the coaching staff that he has relinquished his role.

Is landeskog a good captain?

If Landeskog can lead his team to a Stanley Cup, then his leadership, his clutch play, and his complete game will secure his spot alongside Sakic on the list of greatest franchise captains and will put him in the conversation among the all-time great NHL captains.

Are Sidney Crosby and Brad Marchand friends?

Turns out he still has some friends around the league, too. It may very well be a not-so-humble brag, but it’s hard to argue with his point. You may recognize a few faces in this crowd, with Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby leading the bunch along with Marchand.

Will there be a 2022 NHL All-Star Game?

TAMPA — The Vegas Golden Knights will host the 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.