Blackhawks: Jonathan Toews joins Patrick Kane on NHL All-Star team

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Patrick Kane won't be the only Blackhawks representative at the 2016 NHL All-Star Game.

The league announced Wednesday that Jonathan Toews will join his teammate on the Central Division roster, both of which will be participating in their fifth All-Star Game.

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Toews has 14 goals and 12 assists in 41 games this season, and leads the league in overtime game-winners with four, already a franchise record.

Jamie Benn, Matt Duchene, Tyler Seguin and Vladimir Tarasenko round out the forwards group for the division. Dustin Byfuglien, Roman Rosi and Shea Weber are the three defensemen while Devan Dubnyk and Pekka Rinne will anchor the goaltending position.

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Stars coach Lindy Ruff will serve as the team's head coach.

The event, which is a 3-on-3 tournament among the four divisions for a $1 million prize, will take place on Jan. 31 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

 

 

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