LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The NHL today announced that Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom will replace Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury at the 2020 Honda NHL All-Star Game.
#NHLAllStar Update: @Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom will replace @GoldenKnights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury at the 2020 Honda NHL All-Star Game.
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 4, 2020
The Golden Knights released the following statement on the team's official twitter account:
"While being named to the NHL All-Star Game is a tremendous honor, the Golden Knights and Marc-Andre Fleury have decided that Marc-Andre will pass on the invitation this year."
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No reason has been given at this time for why Fleury decided to pass on the invitation.
While being named to the NHL All-Star Game is a tremendous honor, the Golden Knights and Marc-Andre Fleury have decided that Marc-Andre will pass on the invitation this year.
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) January 4, 2020