Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks has been exceptional in the All-Star Skills Competition.Associated Press
The NHL All-Star Skills Competition has become nearly as anticipated as the All-Star Game, which features the best players in the league.
Much like Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby and the NBA's Slam Dunk and Three-Point Contests, fans fill the seats in anticipation of the game's celebrated stars putting their talents on display without getting hounded by opposing defenders.
The Skills Competition will be held at the Staples Center on Saturday, with the events getting underway at 7 p.