Chris Kreider of the Rangers with the puck during game against the Panthers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Credit: Errol Anderson
LAS VEGAS — All the players assembled here for the NHL All-Star Game seem legitimately thrilled to have been included in an exclusive group that features some of the best talent in hockey.
"It's a huge honor to be here, just getting to know the guys,’’ Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech said at Friday’s media availability, before the league’s All-Star Skills competition at T-Mobile Arena later in the day. "There's obviously a lot of the most talented players in the world here, so it's very cool to be a part of.