Winnipeg Jets Patrik Laine named to NHL All-Star Game

WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine has been chosen to play in this month’s NHL All-Star Game.

The NHL rookie scoring leader is the only player from the Jets named to the game. Laine is currently sidelined with a concussion he suffered in Saturday’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

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Laine sits second in the NHL in goals with 21 in 42 games. He has also put up 16 assists to give him a total of 37 points.

The 18-year-old has scored two hat tricks and 11 multi-point games this season.

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Laine will be joined on Team Central by Winnipegger Jonathan Toews. The Chicago Blackhawks captain has seven goals and 13 assists in 34 games.

The 2017 NHL All-Star Game will be played Jan. 29 in Los Angeles.