NHL reveals international format for 2027 All-Star Weekend in New York

The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced a new format for the 2027 All-Star Game, set for UBS Arena in New York. The event will include a skills competition featuring young players on February 5, followed by a three-on-three tournament among teams from the U.S., Canada, Sweden, Finland, and a Rest of the World team on February 6, with a $2 million prize for the winners. This change aims to enhance international representation in the league. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expressed confidence in the new structure, stating it bridges Olympic events and the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.

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