The NHL All-Star Game will air on NBC for the first time in 13 years, as the event has been moved to the main network from NBCSN.
"As the NHL celebrates its Centennial, we’re excited to bring the pace and energy of the NHL All-Star Game to a network-television audience for the first time in more than a decade," said Sam Flood, executive producer at NBC Sports and NBCSN.
"This move, combined with the addition of games featuring rising young stars like Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid, as well as our upcoming 'Star Sunday' matchups, continues to illustrate our commitment to showcase the best talent in the NHL and grow the game of hockey in America."
Speaking of McDavid and Matthews, NBCSN had already announced the airing of Tuesday's game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers, meaning the pair is well on their way to reshaping the face of the league for years to come.
The 2017 All-Star Game is set for Jan. 29 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Last year's event, highlighted by John Scott's MVP performance, was the highest-rated All-Star game on NBCSN since the rights were acquired in 2005-06.
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