Jan 20, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) skates on the ice after the second intermission of a game against the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson and Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault will make their respective All-Star Game debuts this weekend.
Wilson was added to the Metropolitan Division roster in place of Capitals teammate Alex Ovechkin, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux will serve as the Metropolitan Division’s captain in place of Ovechkin.
Marchessault will represent the Golden Knights at the All-Star Game in Las Vegas. The NHL All-Star Skills will take place on Friday, while the All-Star Game itself is Saturday.
Wilson, 27, has 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in 42 games this season.
Marchessault, 31, has 32 points (20 goals, 12 assists) in 41 games.
–Field Level Media