Avalanche forward Matt Duchene was selected to the 2016 NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday.
For the 24-year-old, it is his second all-star nod and first since 2011.
“I’m obviously excited,” he said in a news release. “It’s a big honor and I’m very happy to represent my teammates and my organization.”
In 40 games, Duchene leads Colorado in goals (18). He also has 15 assists and is tied with Nathan MacKinnon for most points (33) on the team.
The game will take place at 3 p.m. Jan. 31 in Nashville.
2016 NHL all-stars
Forty-four players have been named to NHL All-Star weekend rosters for the league’s new 3-on-3 tournament. Here are the rosters (asterisk indicates captain):
ATLANTIC DIVISION
F Patrice Bergeron, Bruins
F Jaromir Jagr, Panthers*
F Leo Komarov, Maple Leafs
F Dylan Larkin, Red Wings
F Ryan O’Reilly, Sabres
F Steven Stamkos, Lightning
D Aaron Ekblad, Panthers
D Erik Karlsson, Senators
D P.K. Subban, Canadiens
G Ben Bishop, Lightning
G Roberto Luongo, Panthers
METROPOLITAN DIVISION
F Nicklas Backstrom, Capitals
F Claude Giroux, Flyers
F Evgeni Malkin, Penguins
F Alex Ovechkin, Capitals*
F Brandon Saad, Blue Jackets
F John Tavares, Islanders
D Justin Faulk, Hurricanes
D Kris Letang, Penguins
D Ryan McDonagh, Rangers
G Braden Holtby, Capitals
G Cory Schneider, Devils
CENTRAL DIVISION
F Jamie Benn, Stars
F Matt Duchene, Avalanche
F Patrick Kane, Blackhawks*
F Tyler Seguin, Stars
F Vladimir Tarasenko, Blues
F Jonathan Toews, Blackhawks
D Dustin Byfuglien, Jets
D Roman Josi, Predators
D Shea Weber, Predators
G Devan Dubnyk, Wild
G Pekka Rinne, Predators
PACIFIC DIVISION
F Johnny Gaudreau, Panthers
F Taylor Hall, Oilers
F Joe Pavelski, Sharks
F Corey Perry, Ducks
F John Scott, Coyotes*
F Daniel Sedin, Canucks
D Brent Burns, Sharks
D Drew Doughty, Kings
D Mark Giordano, Flames
G John Gibson, Ducks
G Jonathan Quick, Kings
