Brayden Point will replace Tampa Bay Lightning teammate Victor Hedman at the 2018 NHL All-Star Game.
The move gives the Atlantic Division seven forwards and just two defencemen for the 3-on-3 competition.
Point has 19 goals and 43 points in 48 games this season, his second in the NHL.
Hedman was placed on injured reserve after suffering a lower-body injury on Jan. 11.
The Lightning will send four players to the all-star game, the most of any NHL team.
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