New Jersey Devils centre Nico Hischier will replace teammate Kyle Palmieri on Team Metropolitan at the upcoming NHL All-Star Game.
Palmieri will miss the game due to a left-foot injury.
Hischier, 21, is on pace for new career-highs with 12 goals and 28 points through 40 games this season. This is the first time the 2017 first-overall pick will compete in the All-Star Game.
The NHL All-Star weekend will take place Jan. 24 and 25 in St. Louis.
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