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Marchand, Rask named 2017 NHL All-Stars

BOSTON — Brad Marchand and Tuukka Rask both earned their first NHL All-Star nods, as announced by the league Tuesday afternoon.

Marchand has scored 13 goals this season, while tallying 22 assists in 43 games.

Rask has posted five shutouts this season and has a .928 save percentage.

All-Star Weekend will be held in Los Angeles on the weekend of January 28-29, with the game being played on Sunday, January 29 at 3:30pm EST.