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Patrik Laine 1st Jets Rookie in All-Star Game Since Teemu Selanne

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Winnipeg Jets winger Patrik Laine was selected to participate in Sunday's NHL All-Star Game, serving as the team's only representative this season. He marks the first Jets rookie named an All-Star since Teemu Selanne in 1993, per Sportsnet Stats.

Laine has jumped out to an extremely hot start for Winnipeg this season, notching 40 points (22 goals, 18 assists) through 44 games thus far. He ended the season's first half on a high note as well, posting a goal and an assist against the Chicago Blackhawks and tallying 10 points in the last six games.