Josi, Kuznetsov added to All-Star Game; Pavelski named Central captain

The NHL added Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi and Washington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov to the All-Star Game roster, the league announced Sunday.

Josi and Kuznetsov will join the Central and Metropolitan All-Star teams, respectively, to replace the injured Nathan MacKinnon and Adam Fox.

In addition, Dallas Stars veteran Joe Pavelski - who was already named to the Central Division squad - has been promoted to captain with MacKinnon sidelined.

Josi ranks third among all defensemen this season with 43 points in 43 games. This will be his fourth All-Star appearance.

Kuznetsov has bounced back in a big way from a disappointing 2020-21 campaign, collecting 43 points and earning his second All-Star nomination.

All-Star Weekend runs Feb. 4-5 in Las Vegas.

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