The 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend: A Rundown of the Festivities
Overview of the Event
The 2023 National Hockey League All-Star Game was held on February 4, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, the home of the Florida Panthers. The event featured a 3-on-3 single-elimination tournament instead of a traditional All-Star Game, marking the seventh year of this format.
Schedule of Events
The NHL All-Star Weekend kicked off on Friday, February 3rd, with the NHL All-Star Skills competition, which took place at 7 pm. The weekend culminated with the All-Star Tournament on Saturday, February 4th, which featured four divisional teams competing in a single-elimination format.
Rosters and Format
The four divisional teams were the Metropolitan, Atlantic, Central, and Pacific Divisions. Each team featured a roster of 10 players, including six forwards, three defensemen, and one goaltender. The tournament was played in a single-elimination format, with the winners of the semifinals advancing to the championship game.
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