A new look for All-Star Weekend: NHL embraces international competition
The 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena will introduce a fully revamped international format, with five national teams competing in a 3-on-3 round-robin tournament for a $2 million prize.
The Skills Competition will exclusively feature players aged 25 or younger, culminating in a $1 million obstacle course finale.
Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh both highlighted the event as a bridge toward the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.
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