NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2024 – The National Hockey League (NHL) is gearing up for an exciting showcase of talent and skill with the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Set to captivate fans at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 2, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, this event is a centerpiece of the NHL All-Star Weekend.
Revamped Format Ramps Up the Excitement
The event’s format has been refreshed, creating an intense and competitive atmosphere. Twelve NHL All-Stars will compete across eight events, each participating in four of the first six. The ultimate goal? To be the top point-earner and clinch a grand prize of $1 million (USD).
Detailed Breakdown of the Events:
- Fastenal NHL Fastest Skater™: A minimum of four players will skate a full lap around the rink, with the fastest time determining the winner.
- Rogers NHL Hardest Shot™: Again, a minimum of four players will demonstrate their shooting prowess. The hardest shot in MPH will crown the winner.
- Scotiabank NHL Passing Challenge™: Players must execute precision passing to targets spread across the rink, with varying point values assigned to each target. The highest scorer wins.
- Tim Hortons NHL One Timers™: Players, assisted by a passer, will attempt three one-timers from designated positions on the ice. Points are awarded based on the placement of the puck in the net, and the highest scorer wins.
- Upper Deck NHL Stick Handling™: Competitors must complete a series of tasks including stickhandling through pucks, a cone course, and a toe drag around a preset obstacle. The fastest time takes the prize.
- Cheetos NHL Accuracy Shooting™: Players shoot at four targets positioned in each net corner. The quickest to hit all targets wins.
- Honda NHL One-on-One™: The top eight point-earners from the first six events face off against All-Star goalies of their choice in a shootout. Each goal counts as one point, and the player with the most points wins.
- Pepsi NHL Obstacle Course™: The final event sees the top six athletes from the previous rounds compete in a series of obstacles that test speed, accuracy, stick handling, and passing. The fastest time wins, with points doubled for this round.
The point system for the first seven events awards 5 points for first place, decreasing incrementally to 1 point for fifth place. The eighth event doubles these points, ensuring a dynamic and unpredictable competition.
The 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, includes NHL All-Star Thursday and the NHL All-Star Game. Tickets for the Skills event and other festivities are available through Ticketmaster Verified Resale.
